#8A8A74 Hex Color
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A dusty olive tone with strong grey undertones, #8a8a74 feels matte and understated. This muted yellow shade brings a sense of resilience and natural peace to military or outdoor branding. Because it sits between earth and shadow, designers use the hex code #8a8a74 for backgrounds that require a calm, grounded presence without drawing too much attention.
Questions about #8a8a74
What is #8a8a74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8a74 is rgb(138, 138, 116), in HSL hsl(60, 9%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 16%, 46%.
What colors pair well with this dusty olive?
This shade works beautifully alongside crisp whites and deep charcoal greys to create a balanced, modern contrast. For a softer, organic palette, pair it with muted terracottas, warm creams, or soft sages to emphasize its natural, understated quality.
Is #8a8a74 considered a warm or cool color?
While technically a yellow-based olive, the significant grey undertones push this color toward a neutral temperature. It functions as a cool-toned earth shade, avoiding the harshness of bright yellow while retaining enough warmth to feel grounding and organic.
Is #8a8a74 readable on white or black?
#8a8a74 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.