#839A6E Hex Color

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This dusty, desaturated olive relies on its gray undertones for a grounded, earthy aesthetic. Because it feels organic and stable, the hex code #839a6e works well as a supporting tone in outdoor-focused branding. It pairs cleanly with deep charcoal or warm cream, though keep it away from overly vivid primaries to avoid a muddy appearance. Black text remains readable against this shade for smaller UI elements.

Questions about #839a6e

What is #839a6e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #839a6e is rgb(131, 154, 110), in HSL hsl(91, 18%, 52%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 29%, 40%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #839a6e in a design?
This earthy shade creates a balanced look when paired with charcoal for text or cream for soft backgrounds. Avoid using it alongside overly saturated primary colors, as they can cause the muted undertones of #839a6e to look unintentionally muddy.
Is #839a6e readable on white or black?
#839a6e has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.81:1 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.