#55883C Hex Color
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This muted, earthen green avoids the neon glare found in brighter lime tones. The restrained saturation provides a reliable, organic quality suitable for nature-focused branding. Pair #55883c with deep charcoal or slate gray for a grounded, professional palette. Because it maintains a 5.0:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against this hex code, ensuring full accessibility for body layouts.
Questions about #55883c
What is #55883c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55883c is rgb(85, 136, 60), in HSL hsl(100, 39%, 38%) and in CMYK 38%, 0%, 56%, 47%.
How can I effectively pair #55883c in professional layouts?
Pair #55883c with charcoal or deep slate gray to create a grounded, high-contrast aesthetic that maintains excellent legibility. This combination works exceptionally well for body text or navigation elements where readability is a primary requirement for accessibility.
Is #55883c readable on white or black?
#55883c has a 4.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.97:1 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.