#839070 Hex Color

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This dusty, muted olive relies on a heavy gray base, creating a matte appearance that feels grounded and dependable. Because of its low saturation, #839070 works best as a neutral backdrop for earthy branding or outdoor themes. It maintains enough contrast to keep small black text legible, though it can appear muddy if paired with other desaturated tones. The hex code for this shade is #839070.

Questions about #839070

What is #839070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #839070 is rgb(131, 144, 112), in HSL hsl(84, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 22%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #839070?
You can balance this muted olive by pairing it with charcoal for high-contrast text or a warm cream to lift the heaviness of the gray base. Avoid pairing it with other muddy, low-saturation tones, which often cause the design to look washed out.
Does #839070 work for professional web interfaces?
This shade works well as a background for wellness or outdoor branding. Use a dark, high-contrast text color for readability, as the low saturation of #839070 makes it difficult to read when used for small fonts.
Is #839070 readable on white or black?
#839070 has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 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.