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#859211 color code is #859211. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #859211.

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#859211 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #859211 is 0.2558. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.43:1 against white and 6.12:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#859211 on white3.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#859211 on black6.12:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8592113.43:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8592116.12:1AA

#859211 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #859211?+
The hex code for #859211 is #859211. In RGB it's rgb(133, 146, 17), and in HSL it's hsl(66, 79%, 32%).
What is the RGB value of #859211?+
#859211 in RGB is (133, 146, 17). Written in CSS: rgb(133, 146, 17).
What is the CMYK value of #859211?+
#859211 converts to CMYK(9%, 0%, 88%, 43%) for print. Hex equivalent is #859211.
Is #859211 a warm or cool color?+
#859211 (#859211) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 66° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #859211 belong to?+
#859211 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 66°, 79%, 32% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #859211 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#859211 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.43:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #859211?+
The nearest Pantone match for #859211 (#859211) is 7748 C Deep Chartreuse, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #859211 in design

Practical guidance for using #859211 (#859211) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#859211 (#859211) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.1:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #859211 (#859211) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#859211 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#859211 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.