#8A7E3C Hex Color
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This muted, earthy olive carries a warm, unsaturated yellow undertone. It avoids feeling overly bright, making it a reliable choice for organic branding or outdoor design themes. While the hex code #8a7e3c can appear muddy in large, solid blocks, it functions well as a supporting tone alongside deep charcoal or navy. Because it maintains strong contrast, it supports black body text for clean readability.
Questions about #8a7e3c
What is #8a7e3c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7e3c is rgb(138, 126, 60), in HSL hsl(51, 39%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 57%, 46%.
What colors pair best with #8a7e3c for branding?
Is #8a7e3c readable on white or black?
#8a7e3c has a 4.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.13:1 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.