#55856C Hex Color
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Muted and mid-weight, #55856c is a dusty green with gray undertones and very little saturation. It works best as a supporting tone or UI background rather than the star, and it can read flat next to pure white. Pair it with terracotta or cream for warmth. The hex code #55856c fits eco branding, packaging, and calm natural palettes.
Questions about #55856c
What is #55856c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55856c is rgb(85, 133, 108), in HSL hsl(149, 22%, 43%) and in CMYK 36%, 0%, 19%, 48%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #55856c?
Warm earth tones work best: terracotta and cream add the warmth this muted green lacks. Burgundy makes it feel richer, while pure white can wash it out.
Is #55856c readable on white or black?
#55856c has a 4.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.