#556847 Hex Color
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For moody outdoor branding or nature-themed dark interfaces, reach for olive green. The hex code #556847 is a dark, heavily muted green with gray undertones, working best as a supporting tone rather than a bright accent. White text reads clearly on it at about 6.1:1 contrast, enough for small body text. Pair it with terracotta or dusty cream to keep it from turning flat.
Questions about #556847
What is #556847 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #556847 is rgb(85, 104, 71), in HSL hsl(95, 19%, 34%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 32%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #556847?
Warm earth tones like terracotta and dusty cream bring out its subtle warmth, while charcoal keeps things grounded. Avoid bright saturated greens nearby, which make it look duller than it is.
Is #556847 readable on white or black?
#556847 has a 6.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.45:1 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.