#55701F Hex Color
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#55701f is a muted, earthy olive with strong yellow undertones that recall organic growth. This unsaturated shade pairs well with soft creams or charcoal to balance its intensity. Because it holds a 5.6:1 contrast ratio against white text, it works effectively as a full-screen background or for bold UI elements. Avoid using it as a primary text color since the low luminance makes small typography hard to read.
Questions about #55701f
What is #55701f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55701f is rgb(85, 112, 31), in HSL hsl(80, 57%, 28%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 72%, 56%.
What colors pair well with #55701f for a balanced interface?
Is #55701f readable on white or black?
#55701f has a 5.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.72:1 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.