#868E79 Hex Color
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This dusty, grey-green sits at the intersection of olive and lime. Because #868e79 is heavily muted, it functions best as a calming background or a grounding neutral in nature-inspired palettes. It provides excellent readability for black text, ensuring usability in UI design. Use this hex code to bring an earthy, matte quality to your projects without overwhelming the viewer.
Questions about #868e79
What is #868e79 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #868e79 is rgb(134, 142, 121), in HSL hsl(83, 9%, 52%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 15%, 44%.
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Is #868e79 readable on white or black?
#868e79 has a 3.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.