#889969 Hex Color
Dusty olive with a grounded, weathered feel
Outdoor and military brands reach for this green when vivid lime feels too loud. #889969 is a dusty, ashy olive with low saturation, best used as a dominant base or 60% tone rather than a small accent, where it can read muddy. Black text sits at about 6.8:1 contrast, so it passes AA behind body copy. It flatters cream and terracotta far more than pure white.
Questions about #889969
What is #889969 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #889969 is rgb(136, 153, 105), in HSL hsl(81, 19%, 51%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 31%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #889969?
Cream and warm beige keep its earthy character intact, while terracotta adds warmth without clashing. For text and outlines, charcoal reads better than stark black on large layouts.
Is #889969 readable on white or black?
#889969 has a 3.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.80:1 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.