#56B160 Hex Color
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Closest to fresh-cut grass, this green sits mid-dark with clean, fairly vivid saturation. The hex code #56b160 reads steady and organic, a fit for eco branding, gardening sites, and pharmacy work. Black text clears WCAG AA on it with room to spare (7.9:1), so buttons and labels hold up. Pair it with deep plum or charcoal; plain white washes it out.
Questions about #56b160
What is #56b160 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #56b160 is rgb(86, 177, 96), in HSL hsl(127, 37%, 52%) and in CMYK 51%, 0%, 46%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #56b160?
Deep plum and charcoal are the strongest partners for #56b160, giving it contrast without fighting its organic feel. Cream or off-white backgrounds also work well, while pure white tends to flatten it.
Is #56b160 readable on white or black?
#56b160 has a 2.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.85:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.