#82AA78 Hex Color
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Sage green with a muted, grayed edge. #82aa78 works best as a supporting tone behind dark text, since black type hits about 8:1 contrast on it, well past AA for body copy. Pair it with terracotta or warm brown to keep it from reading flat. Its hex code suits organic, wellness, and finance branding.
Questions about #82aa78
What is #82aa78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #82aa78 is rgb(130, 170, 120), in HSL hsl(108, 23%, 57%) and in CMYK 24%, 0%, 29%, 33%.
Which colors pair well with #82aa78?
Terracotta and warm browns bring out its green side, while deep plum or aubergine adds contrast without clashing. Avoid pale pastels next to it; the muted tone washes them out.
Is #82aa78 warm or cool?
It leans warm. The yellow undertones and low saturation give it a dried, herbal feel rather than the sharp coolness of mint or emerald greens.
Does #82aa78 work as a background color?
Yes, for large surfaces and section backgrounds, where its low saturation keeps things easy on the eyes. At small accent sizes it can read muddy, so give it room to breathe.
Is #82aa78 readable on white or black?
#82aa78 has a 2.63:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.97:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.