#858F70 Hex Color
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Somewhere between dried sage and army canvas, #858f70 is a muted olive with dusty gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm and grounded, so it works best as a supporting tone behind cream or charcoal rather than a lone accent. Black text passes AA on this hex code, making it a solid, low-noise background for outdoor and organic branding.
Questions about #858f70
What is #858f70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #858f70 is rgb(133, 143, 112), in HSL hsl(79, 12%, 50%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 22%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #858f70?
#858f70 pairs well with warm neutrals like cream and deep browns, plus muted terracotta for gentle contrast. Its low saturation means brighter accents, like mustard or rust, read clearly against it.
Is #858f70 readable on white or black?
#858f70 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.16:1 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.