#879070 Hex Color
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#879070 is a muted, ashy olive that feels grounded and understated. Because it is highly unsaturated, it works best as a neutral background for nature-focused branding or tactical gear. It provides strong contrast with black text, making it accessible for readable UI layouts. Pair this hex code with a sharp charcoal or warm cream to prevent the overall design from looking too muddy.
Questions about #879070
What is #879070 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879070 is rgb(135, 144, 112), in HSL hsl(77, 13%, 50%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 22%, 44%.
Which colors pair best with #879070?
This ashy olive works best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal to maintain legibility or warm cream to soften the overall appearance. Avoid overly bright neon accents, which can clash with the desaturated nature of this specific shade.
Is #879070 readable on white or black?
#879070 has a 3.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.25:1 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.