#879E82 Hex Color
Grounded sage green with earthy stability
This dusty, desaturated green carries a quiet, grounded maturity. Because of its low chroma, #879e82 avoids the sharpness of vivid greens and works well as a supportive background in organic or sustainability-focused branding. It pairs cleanly with warm terracotta tones for an earthy contrast. The hex code for this stable green is #879e82, which offers enough contrast to maintain legibility for body text against black.
Questions about #879e82
What is #879e82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879e82 is rgb(135, 158, 130), in HSL hsl(109, 13%, 56%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 18%, 38%.
What colors pair best with #879e82?
This green pairs beautifully with terracotta for a natural, warm contrast or charcoal to create a sophisticated, modern professional palette. Its muted nature also allows it to harmonize well with creamy whites or soft taupe tones without overwhelming the overall visual balance.
Is #879e82 readable on white or black?
#879e82 has a 2.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.24:1 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.