#8A7E60 Hex Color
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The hex code #8a7e60 produces a dusty yellow-olive tone with low saturation and a matte, ashy finish. Its restrained warmth suggests earthiness, tradition, and practical optimism rather than strong energy. Use it as a supporting tone for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding, paired with navy or cream. Black text reads clearly at about 5.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a7e60
What is #8a7e60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a7e60 is rgb(138, 126, 96), in HSL hsl(43, 18%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 9%, 30%, 46%.
Which colors pair well with #8a7e60?
#8a7e60 pairs well with navy for grounded contrast, cream for a softer palette, and terracotta or burgundy for warmer accents. Keep brighter accents limited so its dusty, low-saturation character remains the visual foundation.
Is #8a7e60 warm or cool?
#8a7e60 reads as a muted warm color because its yellow and olive undertones outweigh its grayness. The low saturation keeps that warmth restrained, giving layouts an earthy, traditional feel instead of the energy of bright yellow.
Is #8a7e60 readable on white or black?
#8a7e60 has a 4.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.23:1 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.