#558F50 Hex Color
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Muted forest green with a soft gray undertone. #558f50 reads steady and natural instead of loud, which suits eco branding, garden sites, and packaging. Its hex code works best as a dominant base or supporting tone; in large flat fields it can turn a bit muddy. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #558f50
What is #558f50 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #558f50 is rgb(85, 143, 80), in HSL hsl(115, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 41%, 0%, 44%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #558f50?
#558f50 pairs well with warm creams, terracotta, and deep charcoal. The warm accents offset its gray undertone, while charcoal keeps the palette grounded. Avoid bright yellows nearby, which make it look duller than it is.
Is #558f50 readable on white or black?
#558f50 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.43:1 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.