#858A11 Hex Color
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#858a11 is a muted, mossy yellow with an olive cast. Its low saturation keeps it warm but restrained, closer to old chartreuse than bright lemon. That mellow quality suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction signage. Use it as a supporting tone or small accent rather than a dominant base, since large fields can read muddy. Black text passes contrast checks on this hex code.
Questions about #858a11
What is #858a11 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858a11 is rgb(133, 138, 17), in HSL hsl(62, 78%, 30%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 88%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #858a11?
#858a11 pairs well with deep plums, burgundy, and warm charcoal, where its muted olive tone adds warmth without shouting. Keep it as an accent against darker neutrals, since it can wash out beside bright white.
Is #858a11 readable on white or black?
#858a11 has a 3.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.64:1 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.