Grayish Green

The color #859979 is a grayish green that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 153, 121 and HSL values of 98°, 14%, 54%.

Color Values for #859979

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HEX:
#859979
RGB:
rgb(133,153,121) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(98,14%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(13%, 0%, 21%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #859979

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #859979. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 60%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #859979

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #859979

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #859979

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #859979

The complementary color for #859979 is #8E799A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #859979

The analogous colors for #859979 are #969A79 and #799A7E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #859979

The triadic colors for #859979 are #79859A and #9A7985. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #859979

These are the darker variations of #859979. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A7A61 and #505C49. This progression shows how #859979 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #859979

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DAD94 and #B6C2AF. This progression shows how #859979. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #859979

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #859979. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #859979

Companies and brands that incorporate #859979 in their visual identity.

#859979 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #859979. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #859979 is a grayish green with RGB values of 133, 153, 121 and HSL values of 98°, 14%, 54%.

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