#8A910A Hex Color
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This muted, earthy yellow brings a warm energy without feeling overly bright or aggressive. Because it leans toward olive, #8a910a functions best as a functional accent color rather than a primary background. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays or deep navies to ground its spontaneity. The hex code is #8a910a, and its high contrast allows for crisp black text readability in UI designs.
Questions about #8a910a
What is #8a910a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a910a is rgb(138, 145, 10), in HSL hsl(63, 87%, 30%) and in CMYK 5%, 0%, 93%, 43%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
How should I use #8a910a in UI design?
Use #8a910a as an accent color for buttons or highlights, as it stands out well against dark backgrounds like charcoal. Avoid using it as a primary text color because its mid-tone value can sacrifice readability on lighter surfaces.
Does #8a910a lean more green or yellow?
This shade sits in a distinct olive territory, blending yellow warmth with a murky green base. It avoids the neon brightness of pure yellow while retaining enough saturation to act as a compelling, natural visual interest point.
Is #8a910a readable on white or black?
#8a910a has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.13:1 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.