#55876E Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated green feels organic and grounded. Designers often use #55876e for sustainable brands or pharmacy interfaces where reliability matters. Since this hex code provides a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions well as a background for body copy. It remains too muted for active accents, but works effectively as a stable, matte foundation for professional layouts.
Questions about #55876e
What is #55876e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55876e is rgb(85, 135, 110), in HSL hsl(150, 23%, 43%) and in CMYK 37%, 0%, 19%, 47%.
Is #55876e suitable for website background use?
Yes, #55876e provides a 5.1:1 contrast ratio against standard black, making it a reliable choice for background elements behind body copy. It is muted enough to remain unobtrusive while providing better readability than high-chroma greens.
What color schemes work well with #55876e?
This muted shade pairs beautifully with earthy neutrals like charcoal or warm sand tones. Using it alongside desaturated creams creates a sophisticated, organic palette ideal for sustainable brand identities or clean pharmacy-style design systems.
Is #55876e readable on white or black?
#55876e has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 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.