The Legend of Green color: hex code #558844
The Legend of Green has the hex code #558844. It is a desaturated green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.3% red, 53.3% green and 26.7% blue (85, 136, 68).
Its hue angle is 105°, with 33% saturation and 40% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 38% cyan, 0% magenta, 50% yellow and 47% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 4.99:1).
The Legend of Green (#558844) color codes
| HEX | #558844 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(85, 136, 68) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.3%, 53.3%, 26.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(105, 33%, 40%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(105, 50%, 53%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(38%, 0%, 50%, 47%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(51.79, -30.71, 31.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(51.79, 43.67, 134.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(13.593, 19.956, 8.603) | |
| Decimal | 5605444 | |
| Short hex | #584 |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with The Legend of Green, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #558844 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #558844 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 4.21:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 4.99:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #558844 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8c7e3eProtanopia
no red cones#847a48Deuteranopia
no green cones#528478Tritanopia
no blue cones#7b7b7bAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #558844; }
.text { color: #558844; }
.border { border: 2px solid #558844; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(85 136 68 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #558844, #448855); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Fern Green.
See #558844 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #558844?
- #558844 is a desaturated green known as The Legend of Green. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of The Legend of Green?
- The RGB value is 85, 136, 68: 85 red, 136 green and 68 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of The Legend of Green?
- The complementary color is #774488, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #558844?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 4.99:1 and white text 4.21:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.