#859479 Hex Color
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#859479 is a muted olive green with a gray, ashy finish and low saturation. Its medium lightness gives layouts a grounded, matte feel, while the soft yellow undertone suggests nature without looking bright. Use it as a supporting background or brand tone, pairing it with deep gray or warm cream. This hex code supports clear black body text at about 6.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #859479
What is #859479 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859479 is rgb(133, 148, 121), in HSL hsl(93, 11%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 18%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #859479?
#859479 pairs well with warm cream, charcoal, muted terracotta, and dusty navy because its low-saturation olive base leaves room for stronger accents, making it useful for backgrounds, packaging, and restrained outdoor branding.
Where does #859479 work best in a design?
#859479 works best as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, and practical branding, especially in panels, labels, product cards, or large areas paired with darker type and generous spacing. Its low saturation keeps it steady, but full-page use can feel dull without lighter or warmer accents.
Is #859479 readable on white or black?
#859479 has a 3.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.50:1 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.