#8A975A Hex Color
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Reach for olive when a design needs an earthy green that stays calm. #8a975a is unsaturated and warm, with yellow undertones that keep it from reading cold. It works best as a supporting tone behind cream or terracotta, and it can turn muddy when stretched across large surfaces. Black text hits about 6.7:1 against this hex code, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #8a975a
What is #8a975a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a975a is rgb(138, 151, 90), in HSL hsl(73, 25%, 47%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 40%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #8a975a?
Pair #8a975a with cream and terracotta for a warm natural palette, or with navy when you need stronger contrast. Charcoal also grounds it well in outdoor and utility designs.
Is #8a975a warm or cool?
#8a975a reads warm. Its yellow undertones and low saturation give it a dry, earthy feel closer to dried grass than fresh leaves. That warmth lets it sit comfortably beside browns and creams.
Is #8a975a readable on white or black?
#8a975a has a 3.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.65:1 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.