#87966C Hex Color
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This muted, dusty olive offers a grounded, matte quality that works well for organic branding. With its low saturation, it serves as a reliable background shade, though it can appear muddy against vibrant warm tones. Use black text for optimal readability, as the 6.6:1 contrast ratio supports even small body copy. The hex code for this color is #87966c.
Questions about #87966c
What is #87966c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #87966c is rgb(135, 150, 108), in HSL hsl(81, 17%, 51%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 28%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #87966c in a design palette?
Is #87966c readable on white or black?
#87966c has a 3.17:1 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.