#8A9564 Hex Color
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#8a9564 is a warm, muted yellow-olive with gray, ashy undertones and a matte, dusty finish. Its low saturation feels grounded and understated, making it useful for outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or dark brown; black text remains readable on it. The hex code is #8a9564.
Questions about #8a9564
What is #8a9564 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9564 is rgb(138, 149, 100), in HSL hsl(73, 20%, 49%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 33%, 42%.
Does #8a9564 look warm or cool?
#8a9564 reads warm and muted because its yellow-olive base is softened by gray, ashy undertones. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, creating a dusty, grounded impression instead of a bright, strongly yellow or vividly green appearance.
What colors pair well with #8a9564?
#8a9564 pairs well with charcoal, dark brown, cream, and muted terracotta, because these colors support its earthy character while preserving its low-saturation, dusty feel in a balanced palette. Use darker neutrals for structure and lighter tones for a softer look.
Is #8a9564 readable on white or black?
#8a9564 has a 3.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.56:1 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.