#86955F Hex Color
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#86955f is a muted lime-olive tone with dusty gray undertones and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained saturation suggests nature, dependability, and understated growth, making it effective for outdoor, organic, military, and gaming brands. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or warm cream. Black text reads clearly on this background. The hex code is #86955f.
Questions about #86955f
What is #86955f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86955f is rgb(134, 149, 95), in HSL hsl(77, 22%, 48%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 36%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #86955f?
Navy and warm cream pair well with #86955f, balancing its muted lime-olive base with deeper contrast and soft warmth; use cream for an organic feel, or navy when the palette needs stronger definition.
Does #86955f read warm or cool?
#86955f reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and yellow-lime bias outweighs the cooling effect of gray undertones; the low saturation keeps it grounded rather than bright or tropical.
Is #86955f readable on white or black?
#86955f has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.47:1 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.