#55972F Hex Color
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Grab #55972f when a design needs a green that shouts without going neon. This saturated lime reads bold and full of energy, which suits calls to action, sports branding, and gaming accents. It works best as a supporting tone or small accent, since large stretches can feel loud. Pair it with charcoal for balance, and use black text on top for readable contrast.
Questions about #55972f
What is #55972f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55972f is rgb(85, 151, 47), in HSL hsl(98, 53%, 39%) and in CMYK 44%, 0%, 69%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #55972f?
Charcoal and deep navy ground its brightness, while warm cream softens it for print layouts. Avoid placing it next to neon shades, which compete for attention.
Is #55972f readable on white or black?
#55972f has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.