#55A462 Hex Color
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#55a462 is a leafy green with a muted, natural feel. Its low saturation keeps it grounded, which suits organic packaging, garden brands, and finance work that wants stability without loudness. Treat it as a dominant base or supporting tone; it flatters cream and deep plum better than the usual white. Black text reads clearly on it too, with about 6.9:1 contrast that clears AA for body copy.
Questions about #55a462
What is #55a462 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #55a462 is rgb(85, 164, 98), in HSL hsl(130, 32%, 49%) and in CMYK 48%, 0%, 40%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #55a462?
Cream, terracotta, and deep plum all bring out the earthy side of #55a462. Skip stark white pairings when you can, since they wash out its muted character.
Is #55a462 readable on white or black?
#55a462 has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.87:1 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.