#8A6F3D Hex Color
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#8a6f3d is a dusty, unsaturated olive that feels grounded and organic. This muted shade excels in outdoor branding or traditional design themes where a subtle, earthy tone is needed. It can appear muddy in poor lighting, so pair it with crisp whites or deep charcoal for balance. White text remains highly readable on this hex code, ensuring your copy meets essential contrast standards.
Questions about #8a6f3d
What is #8a6f3d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a6f3d is rgb(138, 111, 61), in HSL hsl(39, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 56%, 46%.
What colors pair well with #8a6f3d?
#8a6f3d works best when balanced against high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or crisp, clean white to prevent the muddy appearance that can occur in dim lighting. For a more sophisticated look, consider pairing it with deep terracotta or soft cream tones.
Is #8a6f3d readable on white or black?
#8a6f3d has a 4.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.42:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.