#8A8062 Hex Color
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#8a8062 is a muted olive with dusty gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it matte and understated, which suits earthy packaging, outdoor brands, and quiet backgrounds. It works best as a supporting tone, flanking cream or paired with charcoal, though it can read muddy next to pure white. Black text passes AA on it at roughly 5.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a8062
What is #8a8062 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8062 is rgb(138, 128, 98), in HSL hsl(45, 17%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 29%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8062?
Cream, charcoal, and burgundy all flatter #8a8062. The burgundy adds richness the olive lacks, while cream keeps the palette soft instead of stark. Avoid bright whites nearby, they wash it out.
Is #8a8062 readable on white or black?
#8a8062 has a 3.92:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.34:1 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.