#8A8352 Hex Color
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Outdoor brands and budget packaging often reach for #8a8352, a dusty, matte olive-yellow with warm gray undertones. Its very low saturation keeps it mellow, so treat it as a supporting tone or full background rather than a small accent. Black text passes AA on it at 5.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a8352
What is #8a8352 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8352 is rgb(138, 131, 82), in HSL hsl(53, 25%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 41%, 46%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8a8352?
Pair #8a8352 with burgundy for a rich, earthy contrast, or with cream and charcoal for a restrained natural palette. Avoid bright whites, which wash out its muted character.
Is #8a8352 readable on white or black?
#8a8352 has a 3.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.44:1 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.