#556322 Hex Color
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#556322 is a dark olive tone with yellow-green undertones and low saturation. Its earthy depth gives designs a serious, outdoorsy mood, fitting military, organic, construction, and gaming brands. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or rust, since it can look muddy in fine detail. White text provides about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #556322.
Questions about #556322
What is #556322 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #556322 is rgb(85, 99, 34), in HSL hsl(73, 49%, 26%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 66%, 61%.
What colors pair well with #556322?
#556322 pairs well with cream for softer contrast, terracotta for warmth, and charcoal for a grounded palette that supports its serious, outdoorsy character without making the design feel overly bright.
Does #556322 look warm or cool?
#556322 reads as a warm-leaning olive because its green base is pulled toward yellow, while low saturation keeps that warmth subdued rather than bright and less vivid than fresh spring green.
Where does #556322 work best in a design?
#556322 works best as a supporting color in outdoorsy, military-inspired, organic, construction, or gaming designs, especially for panels, borders, buttons, and accents paired with lighter neutrals rather than tiny detail text.
Is #556322 readable on white or black?
#556322 has a 6.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.19:1 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 works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.