#868C73 Hex Color
A grounded and earthy muted olive green
This dusty olive has a matte, unsaturated finish rooted in nature and tradition. As a hex code, #868c73 functions as a calm background for organic brands or military-inspired UI. Because the tone is so muted, it may appear muddy if used in isolation. It offers strong contrast for small black text, meeting WCAG AA standards for body copy.
Questions about #868c73
What is #868c73 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868c73 is rgb(134, 140, 115), in HSL hsl(74, 10%, 50%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 18%, 45%.
What color families complement the muted tone of #868c73?
Because #868c73 is a desaturated olive, it pairs beautifully with high-contrast, warmer neutrals like terracotta or soft, creamy off-whites. You can also ground it with deep navy to create a sophisticated, nature-inspired palette that feels both classic and professional.
Is #868c73 readable on white or black?
#868c73 has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 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.