#878068 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, this olive yellow sits at a mid-lightness that keeps everything calm and understated. The hex code #878068 works best as a supporting tone behind stronger colors, since it can turn muddy when it dominates a layout. It pairs surprisingly well with deep plum or burnt orange, and black text on it hits readable contrast for body copy.
Questions about #878068
What is #878068 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #878068 is rgb(135, 128, 104), in HSL hsl(46, 13%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 23%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #878068?
Deep plum and burnt orange both bring out the yellow undertone in #878068 without fighting its muted finish. Cream and charcoal also work when you want a softer, earthier palette.
Is #878068 readable on white or black?
#878068 has a 3.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.31:1 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.