#859886 Hex Color
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#859886 is a dusty, grayed green that sits close to sage. Its low saturation and medium lightness give it a steady, grounded feel, which suits eco branding, gardening, and wellness work. It holds up best as a background or supporting tone; as a small accent it can read muddy. Pair it with deep plum or terracotta for warmth and contrast. The hex code #859886 also passes AA with black text at roughly 6.8:1.
Questions about #859886
What is #859886 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859886 is rgb(133, 152, 134), in HSL hsl(123, 8%, 56%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 12%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #859886?
The grayed undertone of #859886 flatters warm, earthy accents like terracotta and deep plum, while cream keeps the palette soft and natural. Avoid bright whites, which can wash it out.
Is #859886 readable on white or black?
#859886 has a 3.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.83:1 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.