#558B2F Hex Color
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This muted lime green feels grounded and organic. The hex code for this shade is #558b2f. Designers find it effective as an accent color to inject energy into gaming or sports branding. Because of its mid-range lightness, black text maintains a readable contrast ratio of 5.1:1, meeting accessibility standards for small body copy.
Questions about #558b2f
What is #558b2f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #558b2f is rgb(85, 139, 47), in HSL hsl(95, 49%, 36%) and in CMYK 39%, 0%, 66%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #558b2f?
Is #558b2f readable on white or black?
#558b2f has a 4.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.12:1 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.