#86956F Hex Color
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Muted and matte, #86956f is a dusty lime-olive with gray and yellow undertones. Its low saturation gives it a grounded, understated mood suited to nature-led branding, outdoor products, and supporting UI elements. Use the hex code as a dominant base with black text for readable layouts, though it can look muddy beside brighter greens or stark white.
Questions about #86956f
What is #86956f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86956f is rgb(134, 149, 111), in HSL hsl(84, 15%, 51%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 26%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #86956f in a design palette?
For a grounded palette, #86956f pairs with charcoal text, warm cream, and restrained burgundy; cream softens its gray-yellow cast, while burgundy adds controlled contrast without overpowering the muted green in layouts. Keep burgundy to small accents for better balance.
Is #86956f readable on white or black?
#86956f has a 3.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.54:1 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.