#859C48 Hex Color
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#859c48 is a muted lime green with earthy yellow undertones and moderate lightness. Its softened saturation creates a grounded, dependable feel for nature brands, outdoor products, gaming interfaces, and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dark navy. Black text reaches about 6.8:1 contrast on this color. The hex code is #859c48.
Questions about #859c48
What is #859c48 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859c48 is rgb(133, 156, 72), in HSL hsl(76, 37%, 45%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 54%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #859c48?
Is #859c48 warm or cool?
#859c48 reads as a warm, muted green because its yellow undertones pull it toward olive and lime, while its softened saturation keeps that warmth restrained rather than vivid or tropical.
Is #859c48 readable on white or black?
#859c48 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 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.