#55735C Hex Color
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The hex code #55735c is a dark, matte green with dusty gray undertones and very low saturation. Its dim, ashy character brings subtlety and stability to sustainability, pharmacy, finance, or gardening designs. Use it as a supporting tone with warm cream or terracotta; white text reaches about 5.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #55735c
What is #55735c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55735c is rgb(85, 115, 92), in HSL hsl(134, 15%, 39%) and in CMYK 26%, 0%, 20%, 55%.
What colors pair well with #55735c?
#55735c pairs well with warm cream, terracotta, and charcoal for grounded, restrained palettes. Warm cream lifts its darkness, terracotta adds measured warmth, and charcoal creates a low-contrast tonal scheme for supporting surfaces.
Is #55735c readable on white or black?
#55735c has a 5.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.99:1 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.