#555E44

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #555E44?

RGB(85, 94, 68), HSL(80.8, 16.0%, 31.8%), CMYK(9.6%, 0.0%, 27.7%, 63.1%).

Q: Does #555E44 meet WCAG contrast on white?

6.84:1 — WCAG AA pass, AAA fail for normal text.

Overview

#555E44 is a cool, dark color. In RGB it is 85, 94, 68, in HSL 80.8°, 16.0%, 31.8%, and in CMYK 9.6%, 0.0%, 27.7%, 63.1%. The nearest named color is RAL 7009 Green Grey.

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Color Values

HEX

#555E44

RGB

85, 94, 68

HSL

80.8, 16.0%, 31.8%

HSV

80.8, 27.7%, 36.9%

CMYK

9.6%, 0.0%, 27.7%, 63.1%

OKLCH

0.4665 0.0418 123.5

Properties

Cool Dark Nearest: RAL 7009 Green Grey

Color Psychology

Dark greens like forest and hunter green convey wealth, tradition, and prestige. They are associated with old money, ivy-league institutions, and deep woodland environments. These tones express stability and endurance, suggesting something that has stood the test of time.

Design Usage

Dark green excels in banking, insurance, and heritage brand identities where trust is paramount. It creates elegant, authoritative headers and navigation bars that feel established and dependable. Pair it with gold, cream, or light gray for a classic combination that signals reliability and quality.