#899175 Hex Color
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Reach for olive when a background needs to feel earthy without stealing attention. #899175 is a muted, ashy green with very low saturation, so it works best as a supporting tone under cream or deep brown type. Black text passes AA on it at about 6.4:1 contrast. Next to plain white it can read flat, so pair it with warmer, richer hues.
Questions about #899175
What is #899175 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #899175 is rgb(137, 145, 117), in HSL hsl(77, 11%, 51%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 19%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #899175?
Deep brown, cream, and charcoal all sit comfortably beside this olive, and a muted terracotta adds warmth without clashing. Because the color is so unsaturated, its partners should carry the contrast in a palette.
Is #899175 readable on white or black?
#899175 has a 3.29:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.37:1 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.