#86B28E Hex Color
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No bright spring green here. #86b28e is a dusty pastel green with gray undertones that reads gentle and settled. Its low saturation makes it a dependable base for organic, pharmacy, or garden branding, and black text sits comfortably on it at about 8.8:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or plum to keep it from going flat.
Questions about #86b28e
What is #86b28e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #86b28e is rgb(134, 178, 142), in HSL hsl(131, 22%, 61%) and in CMYK 25%, 0%, 20%, 30%.
What colors pair well with #86b28e?
#86b28e pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, or plum and terracotta for added warmth. Its muted tone lets stronger colors lead, so use it as a supporting base rather than the accent.
Is #86b28e warm or cool?
#86b28e leans neutral, sitting between warm and cool on the green spectrum. The gray undertone and mid lightness soften it, so it feels calm without the chill of mint or the yellow cast of sage.
Is #86b28e readable on white or black?
#86b28e has a 2.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.77:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.