#8A8F4E Hex Color
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The hex code #8a8f4e is a muted, warm yellow with green undertones and a mellow, weathered finish. Its restrained saturation suggests nature, resilience, and practical optimism, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, or budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or cream. Black text meets WCAG AA body-text contrast at about 6.1:1.
Questions about #8a8f4e
What is #8a8f4e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a8f4e is rgb(138, 143, 78), in HSL hsl(65, 29%, 43%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 45%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8a8f4e?
Pair #8a8f4e with cream, charcoal, or muted terracotta to balance its olive-leaning warmth; cream keeps the palette light, charcoal adds structure, and terracotta reinforces its earthy character without making it feel overly bright.
Does #8a8f4e read as warm or cool?
#8a8f4e reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is softened by green undertones and low saturation. That weathered balance gives it an earthy, practical mood suited to outdoor, organic, utility, or budget-conscious visual systems.
Is #8a8f4e readable on white or black?
#8a8f4e has a 3.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.11:1 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.