#88A65E Hex Color
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#88a65e is a muted lime with mossy, grayed undertones. Its low saturation keeps it calm and earthy, so it works best as a supporting tone rather than the star of a palette. Black text stays readable on it at about 7.7:1 contrast, and it pairs nicely with deep burgundy for a natural, grounded look.
Questions about #88a65e
What is #88a65e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #88a65e is rgb(136, 166, 94), in HSL hsl(85, 29%, 51%) and in CMYK 18%, 0%, 43%, 35%.
What colors pair well with #88a65e?
Deep burgundy and dark plum make its muted green feel richer, while charcoal keeps the palette neutral. Cream backgrounds soften it for natural, outdoor-leaning designs.
Is #88a65e readable on white or black?
#88a65e has a 2.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.66:1 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.