#859581 Hex Color
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#859581 is a desaturated, dusty green with strong grey undertones. It provides a calm, organic base that avoids the jarring brightness of standard greens. Designers use it for eco-friendly branding, though it can appear muddy when paired with other muted colors. With a 6.6:1 contrast ratio, black text remains highly legible against this hue. The hex code is #859581.
Questions about #859581
What is #859581 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859581 is rgb(133, 149, 129), in HSL hsl(108, 9%, 55%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 13%, 42%.
What colors pair best with #859581?
#859581 works effectively when grounded by high-contrast neutrals or complementary earthy tones. It creates a sophisticated, nature-inspired palette when paired with charcoal for text or terracotta for warm, balanced accents in graphic layouts.
Is #859581 suitable for text on a white background?
#859581 is not suitable for small text on pure white due to accessibility standards. It has a contrast ratio of roughly 3:1, so it should be reserved for decorative UI elements, borders, or large headings rather than primary body copy.
Is #859581 readable on white or black?
#859581 has a 3.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.61:1 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.