#557A3B Hex Color
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The hex code #557a3b is an unsaturated lime-green shade with muted yellow and earthy gray undertones. Its medium-dark value suits grounded branding for organic products, outdoor gear, gaming, and military-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or rust. White text reads clearly at about a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #557a3b
What is #557a3b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #557a3b is rgb(85, 122, 59), in HSL hsl(95, 35%, 35%) and in CMYK 30%, 0%, 52%, 52%.
What colors pair well with #557a3b?
Pair #557a3b with cream for a soft, natural palette, or add terracotta and rust for warmer contrast; charcoal can anchor layouts, while white supports readable text and clean interface elements.
Does #557a3b look warm or cool?
The #557a3b hex color reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its lime base carries yellow undertones, while gray softens the brightness and saturation, making it feel earthy rather than fresh or tropical.
Is #557a3b readable on white or black?
#557a3b has a 4.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.23:1 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.