#55878A Hex Color
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Muted, dusty cyan with a gray-green undertone. #55878a has very little saturation, so it reads matte and calm instead of bright. That restraint makes it a strong supporting tone or UI background, and black text passes AA on it at 5.2:1 contrast. Pair it with terracotta or soft coral so the cool ashy cast never turns flat.
Questions about #55878a
What is #55878a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55878a is rgb(85, 135, 138), in HSL hsl(183, 24%, 44%) and in CMYK 38%, 2%, 0%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #55878a?
Warm earth tones are the safest match. Terracotta, dusty coral, and soft sand all balance the cool ashy cast of #55878a, while crisp white can wash it out.
Is #55878a readable on white or black?
#55878a has a 4.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.21:1 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.