#869B5E Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive green offers an earthy, grounded quality suitable for branding or organic packaging. Because #869b5e provides excellent contrast against black text, it works well for readable UI components. It feels most balanced when paired with warm neutrals or deep charcoal rather than pure white, which can make it look washed out. The hex code for this muted lime shade is #869b5e.
Questions about #869b5e
What is #869b5e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #869b5e is rgb(134, 155, 94), in HSL hsl(81, 24%, 49%) and in CMYK 14%, 0%, 39%, 39%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What color schemes work best with #869b5e?
Is #869b5e suitable for text usage?
Yes, #869b5e provides excellent contrast against dark backgrounds, making it a reliable choice for UI elements and descriptive text that needs readability without the starkness of pure white. Ensure your background is sufficiently dark or neutral to let this olive tone maintain its character.
Is #869b5e readable on white or black?
#869b5e has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.