#829979 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #829979 blends soft lime with subdued olive undertones for an earthy, dependable look. Its low saturation suits themes of growth, harmony, resilience, and nature without feeling bright or playful. Use it as a supporting tone in outdoor, organic, military, or gaming palettes, pairing well with charcoal and warm cream. The hex code #829979 also supports readable black body text.
Questions about #829979
What is #829979 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #829979 is rgb(130, 153, 121), in HSL hsl(103, 14%, 54%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 21%, 40%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #829979?
#829979 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted terracotta, creating an earthy palette that balances its subdued olive undertones with crisp contrast, gentle warmth, and a restrained accent color. Use charcoal for text, cream for broad backgrounds, and terracotta for small accents.
Is #829979 readable on white or black?
#829979 has a 3.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.78:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.