#8A8467 Hex Color
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Bleak and ashy, #8a8467 is a highly desaturated shade of yellow with strong olive undertones. It serves well as a grounding neutral for organic branding or outdoor themes. Because it sits on the dusty side, it can look washed out in large, empty areas. Pair this hex code with deep charcoal or matte black text to maintain readability and impact across your layout.
Questions about #8a8467
What is #8a8467 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8467 is rgb(138, 132, 103), in HSL hsl(50, 15%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 25%, 46%.
What is the best way to use #8a8467 in a design layout?
Use #8a8467 as a subtle, organic grounding neutral rather than a primary focal point. Because it is highly desaturated and dusty, it works best when anchored by high-contrast charcoal or matte black text to keep your layout legible.
Does #8a8467 lean warm or cool?
#8a8467 leans warm because of its strong yellow and olive undertones, though its high desaturation keeps it from feeling overly vibrant. This muted quality allows it to function as a versatile bridge between neutrals and earth tones in branding.
Is #8a8467 readable on white or black?
#8a8467 has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.57:1 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.