#859166 Hex Color
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Muted like dried sage or old military canvas, #859166 is an olive green with almost no saturation. Its matte, dusty character suits supporting roles: a background for dark text (contrast sits near 6.2:1, past WCAG AA) or a base layer in outdoor and organic branding. Pair it with plum or rust to keep it from reading flat.
Questions about #859166
What is #859166 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859166 is rgb(133, 145, 102), in HSL hsl(77, 17%, 48%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 30%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #859166?
Warm rust, plum, and soft cream flatter #859166 best. Its gray undertones tame brighter accents, so the overall palette stays earthy instead of clashing. Avoid pairing it with pale neutrals, which wash it out.
Is black or white text better on #859166?
Black text is the clear choice. Contrast against #859166 is about 6.2:1, which passes WCAG AA for body text, while white text falls near 3.4:1 and fails for small type.
Is #859166 readable on white or black?
#859166 has a 3.36:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.23:1 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.