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#869E24 color code is #869E24. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #869e24.

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#869E24 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #869E24 is 0.2965. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.03:1 against white and 6.93:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#869E24 on white3.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#869E24 on black6.93:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #869E243.03:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #869E246.93:1AA

#869E24 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #869E24?+
The hex code for #869E24 is #869E24. In RGB it's rgb(134, 158, 36), and in HSL it's hsl(72, 63%, 38%).
What is the RGB value of #869E24?+
#869E24 in RGB is (134, 158, 36). Written in CSS: rgb(134, 158, 36).
What is the CMYK value of #869E24?+
#869E24 converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 77%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #869E24.
Is #869e24 a warm or cool color?+
#869E24 (#869E24) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #869e24 belong to?+
#869E24 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 72°, 63%, 38% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #869e24 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#869E24 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.03:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #869e24?+
The nearest Pantone match for #869E24 (#869E24) is 3116 C Deep Apple, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #869E24 in design

Practical guidance for using #869e24 (#869E24) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#869E24 (#869E24) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.9:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.0:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #869E24 (#869E24) reads as balanced and approachable and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if yellow-green runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. 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

#869E24 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

#869E24 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.