Color #558143 Color / Colour Code #558143
This page shows the hex color code for color #558143 (#558143). The colour is a green tone with 32% saturation and 38% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #558143 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#558143 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 73, 103, and 133 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 103, 223, and 343 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #558143
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 103 and saturation at 32%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 103 to 148 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 103 with its complement at 283 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #558143
Lightness variations at hue 103 and 32% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #558143
Design Use Cases for #558143
Balanced UI Color
At 32% saturation, #558143 strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Primary Interface Color
At 38% lightness, #558143 is in the mid-range, making it ideal for interactive elements like buttons, links, and selected states. This lightness level ensures good contrast against both light and dark adjacent elements in most layouts.
Success & Growth Indicators
#558143 falls in the green range (hue 103). Green universally represents success, growth, and safety. Use it for confirmation messages, positive chart data, eco-friendly badges, and health metrics. In financial dashboards, green indicates gains and positive performance.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #558143 (hue 103) to its complement at hue 283. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 133. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #558143, #6e4280);
CSS Code for #558143
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Colors visually similar to #558143 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #558143 (#558143)
#558143 is a green color (colour) with RGB channel values of 85 red, 129 green, and 67 blue. The green channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 103 degrees with 32% saturation and 38% lightness, placing it in the neutral-to-cool range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #558143 is 109/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 34% cyan, 0% magenta, 48% yellow, and 49% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #558143 against white is 4.56:1 and against black is 4.61:1. This meets the AA requirement (4.5:1) for normal text on white. For AAA compliance, consider darkening to at least 27% lightness.
The complementary colour #6E4280 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #558143. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #728042 and #42804F, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #558143?
- #558143 is Color #558143, a green color (colour) with RGB(85, 129, 67), HSL(103, 32%, 38%), and CMYK(34%, 0%, 48%, 49%). Its perceived brightness is 109/255.
- Is #558143 accessible for text?
- Against white, #558143 has a contrast ratio of 4.56:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 4.61:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #558143?
- The complementary colour is #6E4280 (hue 283). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #728042 and #42804F. The triadic palette adds #425380 and #804253 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #558143 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #558143; or rgb(85, 129, 67); or hsl(103, 32%, 38%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 103 32% 38%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.