#55753D Hex Color
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Not a bright lime, #55753d is a muted olive green with a grayed, earthy edge. Its low saturation reads grounded rather than fresh, which suits outdoor gear and organic packaging. It works best as a dominant base, and pairs well with warm cream or dusty peach instead of pure white, which can wash it out. White text passes AA on it at about 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #55753d
What is #55753d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55753d is rgb(85, 117, 61), in HSL hsl(94, 31%, 35%) and in CMYK 27%, 0%, 48%, 54%.
What colors pair well with #55753d?
Warm, slightly muted neighbors suit it best, like cream or terracotta. Pure white tends to flatten its olive undertone, so soften neutrals toward yellow or beige.
Is #55753d readable on white or black?
#55753d 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.