#888800 Hex Color
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The yellow hex code #888800 is a dark, muted shade with warm olive undertones and a mellow, practical feel. It suits sale graphics, budget branding, and construction accents, especially alongside charcoal or deep brown. Use it as a supporting tone instead of a full background. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, making body copy clear.
Questions about #888800
What is #888800 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #888800 is rgb(136, 136, 0), in HSL hsl(60, 100%, 27%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 100%, 47%.
What colors pair well with #888800?
#888800 pairs well with charcoal, deep brown, cream, and muted neutral tones, which balance its dark olive-yellow warmth without competing for attention. Use lighter neutrals for clear contrast and charcoal for a grounded, practical palette.
Does #888800 read as warm or cool?
#888800 reads as warm because its yellow base carries olive undertones, giving it a mellow, earthy character rather than the crisp feel of bright lemon yellow or blue-green shades. It works well when you want restrained warmth.
Is #888800 suitable for text and backgrounds?
#888800 supports black text at about a 5.6:1 contrast ratio, making it suitable for readable body copy on this background under WCAG AA for normal text. White text has lower contrast, so test it before using it in interfaces.
Is #888800 readable on white or black?
#888800 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.