#55682E Hex Color
Dim olive with an earthy, moody edge
Dark olive green works well for outdoor brands, military palettes, and moody nature designs. #55682e is a dim, unsaturated olive with yellow undertones, and its low saturation keeps it grounded rather than muddy. Use it as a dominant base or supporting tone next to warm cream or dusty terracotta. With white text at about 6.2:1 contrast, the hex code #55682e clears WCAG AA for small body text.
Questions about #55682e
What is #55682e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55682e is rgb(85, 104, 46), in HSL hsl(80, 39%, 29%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 56%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #55682e?
Warm cream and dusty terracotta flatter its yellow undertones, while a muted plum adds contrast without clashing. Its low saturation keeps bold accents from fighting for attention.
Is #55682e readable on white or black?
#55682e has a 6.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.40:1 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.