#56A376 Hex Color
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Muted and medium-light, #56a376 is a softened green with balanced gray undertones rather than vivid saturation. Its steady character suits sustainability, organic brands, finance, pharmacy, and gardening. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or deep charcoal. The hex code #56a376 supports readable black body text with about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #56a376
What is #56a376 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56a376 is rgb(86, 163, 118), in HSL hsl(145, 31%, 49%) and in CMYK 47%, 0%, 28%, 36%.
What colors pair well with #56a376?
Warm cream and deep charcoal pair well with #56a376, balancing its softened green character with light warmth and strong depth while keeping the overall palette grounded and easy to use.
Does #56a376 work with black text?
#56a376 works well with black body text, offering roughly a 6.9:1 contrast ratio that meets WCAG AA for normal text; white text has much weaker contrast at about 3:1 and needs careful checking, especially for smaller type.
Does #56a376 feel warm or cool?
#56a376 reads as a balanced, slightly cool green, with gray undertones that soften its natural warmth and keep the hue grounded rather than vivid while retaining enough presence for accents and secondary surfaces.
Is #56a376 readable on white or black?
#56a376 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.