#859F8C Hex Color
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An ashy, dusty green, #859f8c has low saturation and a soft, balanced appearance. Its gray undertones suggest safety and reliability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and organic branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside warm cream or dark charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly legible, and the hex code is #859f8c.
Questions about #859f8c
What is #859f8c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #859f8c is rgb(133, 159, 140), in HSL hsl(136, 12%, 57%) and in CMYK 16%, 0%, 12%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #859f8c?
Warm cream, charcoal, terracotta, and muted navy pair well with #859f8c, balancing its dusty green character without overwhelming it and giving branding and interface palettes both warmth and visual definition.
Does #859f8c read as warm or cool?
#859f8c reads as a muted, neutral-to-slightly-cool green because its gray undertone softens the hue, though warm cream and earthy accents can make it feel more welcoming rather than crisp or clinical in a finished palette.
Is #859f8c readable on white or black?
#859f8c has a 2.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.