#868859 Hex Color
Mellow warmth with earthy restraint
A muted yellow-olive with warm, ashy undertones, #868859 feels matte, mellow, and grounded rather than bright. Its low saturation suits understated outdoor, organic, military, and construction branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or warm cream; black text also reaches about 5.7:1 contrast, making the hex code suitable for readable body copy.
Questions about #868859
What is #868859 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868859 is rgb(134, 136, 89), in HSL hsl(63, 21%, 44%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 35%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #868859?
#868859 pairs well with charcoal, warm cream, and muted burgundy because its dusty yellow-olive base needs contrast without sharp brightness. Use charcoal for text, cream for open space, and burgundy for small accents.
Is #868859 readable on white or black?
#868859 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.