#8B8465 Hex Color
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#8b8465 is a bleak, matte yellow-olive with dusty gray undertones and very low saturation. Its ashy lightness creates a calm, understated feel suited to outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused designs. Use the hex code #8b8465 as a supporting tone with charcoal text; black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for readable body copy.
Questions about #8b8465
What is #8b8465 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8465 is rgb(139, 132, 101), in HSL hsl(49, 16%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 27%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b8465?
#8b8465 pairs well with charcoal for clear structure, cream for softer contrast, and burgundy for a restrained accent, while muted brown supports its earthy, traditional character in print and digital palettes alike.
Does #8b8465 read as a warm or cool color?
Despite its green cast, #8b8465 reads slightly warm because its muted yellow base outweighs the cool effect of its gray undertone. Low saturation softens that warmth, giving the shade a grounded, aged appearance rather than a vivid or fresh one.
Is #8b8465 readable on white or black?
#8b8465 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.