#8A9A7B Hex Color
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#8a9a7b is a hex code for a muted moss green with olive and lime undertones. Its low saturation and mid lightness give it a dusty, ashy feel rather than a fresh one. It works best as a supporting tone or calm UI background, since black text passes on it at about 7.0:1 contrast.
Questions about #8a9a7b
What is #8a9a7b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8a9a7b is rgb(138, 154, 123), in HSL hsl(91, 13%, 54%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 20%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8a9a7b?
It pairs well with deep plum, charcoal, and warm terracotta, which bring out its ashy green undertone. Use cream instead of pure white nearby, since stark white can wash this shade out.
Is #8a9a7b readable on white or black?
#8a9a7b has a 3.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.98:1 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.