#55531D Hex Color
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Dark and muted, #55531d blends yellow and olive-green undertones into a warm, dusty shade. Its low lightness creates a serious, earthy mood suited to military, construction, outdoor, and organic branding. Use the hex code as a supporting tone with cream or rust, or as a dark background where white text remains highly readable.
Questions about #55531d
What is #55531d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55531d is rgb(85, 83, 29), in HSL hsl(58, 49%, 22%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 66%, 67%.
What colors pair well with #55531d?
Cream and warm off-whites soften #55531d, while terracotta, rust, and muted brown accents reinforce its earthy yellow-olive character without making the palette feel overly bright or saturated in the finished design.
Is #55531d readable on white or black?
#55531d has a 7.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.64:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it is too faint for text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.