#879F90 Hex Color
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The hex code #879f90 defines a low-saturation, mid-light green with ashy gray undertones. Its dusty appearance gives brands a dependable, balanced feel, fitting sustainability, pharmacy, finance, and gardening projects. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or warm ivory. Black text stays clear, with about a 7.4:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #879f90
What is #879f90 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #879f90 is rgb(135, 159, 144), in HSL hsl(143, 11%, 58%) and in CMYK 15%, 0%, 9%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #879f90?
Does #879f90 look warm or cool?
#879f90 reads as a softly cool green because its low saturation is softened by ashy gray undertones, though it avoids the icy feel of blue-green shades in most lighting conditions. Warm ivory, wood tones, and muted earth colors can balance it.
Is #879f90 readable on white or black?
#879f90 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.39:1 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.