#8A8B4A Hex Color
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This muted, earth-toned yellow carries a strong olive undertone that feels grounded and natural. Because of its warm, unsaturated quality, #8a8b4a works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with dark slate grays to highlight its organic feel. With a 5.9:1 contrast ratio against black text, it remains perfectly readable for small details and UI elements.
Questions about #8a8b4a
What is #8a8b4a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8b4a is rgb(138, 139, 74), in HSL hsl(61, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 47%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8a8b4a?
#8a8b4a works effectively when paired with deep, dark neutrals like charcoal or slate gray to ground its warmth. Because of its muted, olive-heavy undertone, it also benefits from soft off-whites or deep, dusty blues to create a balanced, professional contrast.
Is #8a8b4a readable on white or black?
#8a8b4a has a 3.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.87:1 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.