#8A9A65 Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive shade carries an ashy, dusty quality that grounds natural branding. Because of its muted chroma, #8a9a65 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Try pairing it with dark charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance. Since it offers excellent contrast against black text, this hex code serves well for readable UI elements and organic-focused design layouts.
Questions about #8a9a65
What is #8a9a65 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9a65 is rgb(138, 154, 101), in HSL hsl(78, 21%, 50%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 34%, 40%.
What colors pair best with #8a9a65?
Because #8a9a65 has a dusty, muted chroma, it works exceptionally well when balanced against charcoal or deep espresso tones. These dark, neutral anchors prevent the olive from appearing muddy while maintaining the organic, earthy aesthetic of your layout.
Is #8a9a65 readable on white or black?
#8a9a65 has a 3.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.89:1 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.