#555B38 Hex Color
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Reach for #555b38 when you need a muted, earthy base that won’t shout. This dark yellow leans olive because of a strong gray undertone, and what colors make gray explains how that muting works. It reads warm but gloomy, so treat it as a supporting tone behind cream type or next to burnt orange accents. White text hits about 7.1:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #555b38
What is #555b38 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #555b38 is rgb(85, 91, 56), in HSL hsl(70, 24%, 29%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 38%, 64%.
What colors pair well with #555b38?
Warm creams, burnt orange, and muted terracotta bring out its yellow side, while charcoal adds contrast without harshness. Skip bright pastels, since they make this shade read muddy.
Is #555b38 readable on white or black?
#555b38 has a 7.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 2.93:1 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.