#55744D color
The hex color #55744D is a dark, grayish green.
In the RGB color model it is made of 33.3% red, 45.5% green and 30.2% blue (85, 116, 77).
Its hue angle is 108°, with 20% saturation and 38% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 27% cyan, 0% magenta, 34% yellow and 55% black.
The closest named color is Irish Clover (#53734C), a difference of 0.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
White text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.26:1).
#55744D color codes
| HEX | #55744D | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(85, 116, 77) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(33.3%, 45.5%, 30.2%) | |
| HSL | hsl(108, 20%, 38%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(108, 34%, 45%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(27%, 0%, 34%, 55%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(45.58, -19.33, 18.06) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(45.58, 26.45, 136.96) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(11.331, 14.958, 9.31) | |
| Decimal | 5600333 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #55744D, 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 #55744D | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| #55744D as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.26:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.99:1 | Fail | 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 #55744D looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#766e4aProtanopia
no red cones#726b4fDeuteranopia
no green cones#53716aTritanopia
no blue cones#6c6c6cAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #55744d; }
.text { color: #55744d; }
.border { border: 2px solid #55744d; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(85 116 77 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #55744d, #4d7458); }
Similar colors
#53734cIrish Clover#476e42Under the Radar#4f7942Fern Green#4f7942Mana Tree#447744Autumn Crocodile#5b6f55Cactus#3d7049Parsley Sprig#667744Ghoul
Questions
- What color is #55744D?
- #55744D is a dark, grayish green, closest to the named color Irish Clover. It belongs to the green family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #55744D?
- The RGB value is 85, 116, 77: 85 red, 116 green and 77 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #55744D?
- The complementary color is #6C4D74, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #55744D?
- White text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 3.99:1 and white text 5.26:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.