#87966A Hex Color
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#87966a is a muted lime green with gray, olive, and earthy undertones. Its dusty, matte finish gives layouts a grounded sense of calm, restraint, and natural growth. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or gaming brands, paired with charcoal or warm cream. Black text reaches about 6.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #87966a
What is #87966a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87966a is rgb(135, 150, 106), in HSL hsl(80, 17%, 50%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 29%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #87966a?
For layouts, #87966a pairs well with charcoal for grounded contrast, while warm cream softens its muted olive character; terracotta adds restrained warmth without overpowering the dusty green in supporting palettes.
Is #87966a warm or cool?
#87966a reads as a muted, slightly warm green because its olive and yellow undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its gray cast, creating a calm, earthy impression rather than a bright or crisp lime appearance.
Is #87966a readable on white or black?
#87966a has a 3.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.60:1 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.