#87947F Hex Color
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#87947f is a muted lime-olive shade with dusty, ashy undertones and an almost gray matte finish. Its low saturation suggests calm, growth, and dependability, making it useful for nature brands, organic products, outdoor gear, and understated interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with cream or deep brown. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #87947f.
Questions about #87947f
What is #87947f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87947f is rgb(135, 148, 127), in HSL hsl(97, 9%, 54%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 14%, 42%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #87947f?
#87947f pairs well with cream, deep brown, and other warm neutrals that balance its muted lime-olive character without overpowering it. Use it as a supporting tone for calm, organic palettes and understated visual layouts.
Is #87947f readable on white or black?
#87947f has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.57:1 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.