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#879E42 color code is #879E42. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #879e42.

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#879E42 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #879E42 is 0.3000. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.00:1 against white and 7.00:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#879E42 on white3.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#879E42 on black7.00:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #879E423.00:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #879E427.00:1AAA

#879E42 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #879E42?+
The hex code for #879E42 is #879E42. In RGB it's rgb(135, 158, 66), and in HSL it's hsl(75, 41%, 44%).
What is the RGB value of #879E42?+
#879E42 in RGB is (135, 158, 66). Written in CSS: rgb(135, 158, 66).
What is the CMYK value of #879E42?+
#879E42 converts to CMYK(15%, 0%, 58%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #879E42.
Is #879e42 a warm or cool color?+
#879E42 (#879E42) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 75° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #879e42 belong to?+
#879E42 belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 75°, 41%, 44% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #879e42 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#879E42 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #879e42?+
The nearest Pantone match for #879E42 (#879E42) is 15-0343 Greenery, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #879E42 in design

Practical guidance for using #879e42 (#879E42) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#879E42 (#879E42) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.0:1 against black it's AAA-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, #879E42 (#879E42) 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

#879E42 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

#879E42 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.