#879C7D Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #879c7d is an olive-toned green that reads organic rather than vivid. It functions best as a calm background color for branding or modern outdoor design. Pair this shade with charcoal gray to enhance its earthy, professional appearance. The hex code #879c7d maintains strong contrast with black text, making it a reliable choice for accessible body copy.
Questions about #879c7d
What is #879c7d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879c7d is rgb(135, 156, 125), in HSL hsl(101, 14%, 55%) and in CMYK 13%, 0%, 20%, 39%.
What colors pair best with #879c7d?
This muted olive pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal to highlight its professional side, or with warm creams for an earthy, organic palette. Using it alongside lighter, desaturated tones helps maintain a sophisticated, balanced look without overpowering other elements in your design.
Is #879c7d a warm or cool green?
The #879c7d shade leans toward the warmer side of the green spectrum due to its subtle olive undertones, which prevent it from feeling too sterile or clinical. This warmth makes it a reliable, inviting choice for modern, nature-inspired digital interfaces or branding materials.
Is #879c7d readable on white or black?
#879c7d has a 2.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.08:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.