What color is #56550D?

#56550D is a dark, vivid yellow. In RGB it is rgb(86, 85, 13), and in HSL hsl(59, 74%, 19%).

Is #56550D accessible as text?

On white, #56550D has a contrast ratio of 7.78:1 (passes WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 2.70:1 (fails). For text placed on #56550D, use white for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #56550D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is lime-900 (#35530E).

What colors go well with #56550D?

#56550D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #0D0E54. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #56550D below.

Is #56550D good for buttons?

#56550D works well for buttons and highlights, but use white text on #56550D — black text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #56550D the same as CSS darkolivegreen?

No — #56550D is not the CSS named color darkolivegreen, but darkolivegreen (#556B2F) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#56550D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #56550D

Not just a swatch — here's how #56550D works with other colors. Named schemes with #56550D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #56550D Secondary #B16909 Accent #6D7A49 Surface #F2ECDD Anchor #3A2B1F

This palette keeps Army Green as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #56550D Anchor #392B1F Surface #EEE3D0 Accent #8C996A Secondary #3B3833

Army Green anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Vintage Leather Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56550D Secondary #774C1F Surface #E7DAC0 Accent #3E513E Anchor #5B2326

Army Green plays the worn-leather lead, deepened by saddle brown and an oxblood anchor, softened by aged cream and cooled by a muted forest green.

Botanical Studio Lead · 5 colors

Lead #56550D Secondary #526A37 Accent #B16909 Surface #EFE9D6 Anchor #3D2F21

Army Green leads this botanical set among foliage greens and a terracotta accent, softened by cream and grounded in bark brown.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #56550D Secondary #7B7B66 Support #999186 Ink #17140F

Army Green is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Army Green carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #56550D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 64/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 39/100

Low

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 56/100

Moderate

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 75/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 75/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 61/100

High

Restrained and premium — deep, quiet, high-end packaging and fashion.

Brand distinctiveness 24/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 77/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 30/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #56550D

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People also use #56550D with

Walnut Brown Army Green Navy Platinum

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with white label. AAA

Body text Passes on white at 16px and above. Pass

Large display Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with white text at 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #ECEBC0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #3E540D — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #56550D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #56550D;
  --color-base-rgb: 86 85 13;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(43.7% 0.088 108.7);
  --color-50: #FEFDF1;
  --color-100: #FBFADB;
  --color-200: #F4F3B8;
  --color-300: #E7E688;
  --color-400: #D6D45C;
  --color-500: #BCB939;
  --color-600: #8F8D33;
  --color-700: #65642A;
  --color-800: #42421F;
  --color-900: #292815;
  --color-on-base: #FFFFFF;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  army-green: {
    50: '#FEFDF1',
    100: '#FBFADB',
    200: '#F4F3B8',
    300: '#E7E688',
    400: '#D6D45C',
    500: '#BCB939',
    600: '#8F8D33',
    700: '#65642A',
    800: '#42421F',
    900: '#292815',
  },
}

$base: #56550D;
$base-ink: #FFFFFF;
$base-50: #FEFDF1;
$base-100: #FBFADB;
$base-200: #F4F3B8;
$base-300: #E7E688;
$base-400: #D6D45C;
$base-500: #BCB939;
$base-600: #8F8D33;
$base-700: #65642A;
$base-800: #42421F;
$base-900: #292815;
$base-hover: #43420A;
$base-subtle: #E4E39E;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#56550D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#FFFFFF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEFDF1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBFADB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4F3B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7E688",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D6D45C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BCB939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F8D33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#65642A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42421F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#292815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #56550D

Color Lab

Pairs with #56550D

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