#839686 Hex Color
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#839686 is a muted, ashy green with gray undertones and a dusty, balanced appearance. Its restrained saturation suits sustainability, organic, pharmacy, and finance branding where reliability matters. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm ivory or dark charcoal. Black text meets WCAG AA contrast for body copy, and the hex code is #839686.
Questions about #839686
What is #839686 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #839686 is rgb(131, 150, 134), in HSL hsl(129, 8%, 55%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 11%, 41%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #839686?
Warm off-whites and charcoal create a balanced palette with #839686, while muted earthy accents can add warmth without overpowering its dusty green character in editorial layouts, packaging, or brand interfaces.
Does #839686 read as warm or cool?
#839686 reads as a cool-leaning, balanced green because its gray undertones soften the hue and reduce yellow warmth, while its dusty saturation keeps it from feeling icy and lets it work comfortably with warm neutrals and natural materials.
Is #839686 readable on white or black?
#839686 has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.