#566F5E Hex Color
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#566f5e is a dark, muted green with gray and ashy undertones. Its low saturation gives layouts a matte, grounded feel suited to sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone with warm ivory or muted terracotta rather than a full-page background. White text reaches about 5.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #566f5e.
Questions about #566f5e
What is #566f5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #566f5e is rgb(86, 111, 94), in HSL hsl(139, 13%, 39%) and in CMYK 23%, 0%, 15%, 56%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #566f5e?
#566f5e pairs well with warm ivory and muted terracotta because its cool, ashy green benefits from gentle warmth; use those lighter tones to create contrast and keep the dark green in supporting roles rather than on a full-page background.
Is #566f5e readable on white or black?
#566f5e has a 5.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.83:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.