#55685B Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green carries a serious, ink-like quality that grounds moody interface designs. Because it sits at a low chroma, #55685b works best as a stabilizing background rather than a primary accent. It pairs unexpectedly well with warm, sandy beiges, offering a natural contrast. With a 6.0:1 contrast ratio against white text, this hex code provides excellent readability for UI components and body copy.
Questions about #55685b
What is #55685b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55685b is rgb(85, 104, 91), in HSL hsl(139, 10%, 37%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 12%, 59%.
What colors pair well with #55685b?
Is #55685b readable on white or black?
#55685b has a 5.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.51:1 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.