#84906C Hex Color
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This dusty, muted green feels grounded and organic. Because it is highly unsaturated, #84906c works best as a supporting background tone rather than a dominant color, which can make it appear muddy. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal greys or deep terracottas for a balanced look. The hex code is #84906c, and it offers enough contrast for readable black text in UI design.
Questions about #84906c
What is #84906c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #84906c is rgb(132, 144, 108), in HSL hsl(80, 14%, 49%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 25%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #84906c?
The dusty nature of #84906c creates a sophisticated balance when paired with dark charcoal or warm terracotta tones. Because it is highly unsaturated, it also serves as an excellent neutral anchor against brighter, more vibrant accent colors.
Is #84906c suitable for UI text?
While #84906c itself is generally too light to serve as primary body text against white backgrounds, it works well as a soft, readable alternative for secondary UI elements. When used as a background color, it offers sufficient contrast for standard black typography.
Is #84906c readable on white or black?
#84906c 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.