#558653 Hex Color
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A dusty, muted green with strong organic undertones, #558653 brings stability to any palette. This unsaturated shade works best as a supporting element or background where you need harmony without visual noise. It pairs well with cream or light stone colors to soften its matte finish. The hex code for this grounded, balanced green is #558653, which provides excellent contrast against black text for clean, legible typography.
Questions about #558653
What is #558653 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #558653 is rgb(85, 134, 83), in HSL hsl(118, 24%, 43%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 38%, 47%.
What colors pair best with #558653 for a professional look?
Is #558653 better suited for text or background elements?
#558653 functions most effectively as a background or supporting secondary element because of its desaturated, matte finish. When used as a background, it creates a calm, low-noise environment that allows darker foreground colors to stand out without causing visual strain.
Is #558653 readable on white or black?
#558653 has a 4.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.92:1 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.