#89954B Hex Color
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Muted olive with a warm yellow undertone. #89954b reads earthy and calm, best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a full background, where it can turn muddy. It flatters deep burgundy and charcoal. The hex code for olive is #89954b, and black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #89954b
What is #89954b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #89954b is rgb(137, 149, 75), in HSL hsl(70, 33%, 44%) and in CMYK 8%, 0%, 50%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #89954b?
Muted olive pairs well with burgundy, charcoal, and warm cream for an earthy palette. For contrast, try a deep navy, which looks richer against olive than camel or beige does.
Is #89954b readable on white or black?
#89954b has a 3.24:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.46:1 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.