#557F07 Hex Color
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A fairly saturated olive-leaning lime that sits deep on the lightness scale. #557f07 reads earthy rather than electric, which suits nature branding, sports kits, and energy drink packaging. White text passes WCAG AA against this hex code at about 4.7:1, so it works behind small body copy. Try it as a supporting tone with cream or plum accents.
Questions about #557f07
What is #557f07 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #557f07 is rgb(85, 127, 7), in HSL hsl(81, 90%, 26%) and in CMYK 33%, 0%, 94%, 50%.
What colors pair well with #557f07?
#557f07 flatters cream, warm beige, and plum, where its olive depth reads richer than it does against plain white. A terracotta accent also works for earthy, outdoor palettes.
Is #557f07 readable on white or black?
#557f07 has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 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.