#8B8879 Hex Color
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This muted, ashy olive feels weathered and earthy, balancing a dusty yellow tone with strong grey undertones. Because it sits on the darker side of neutral, the hex code #8b8879 works best as a grounding accent rather than a full-page background. It pairs exceptionally well with crisp blacks for text, as the contrast ratio is solid enough for clean, readable body copy.
Questions about #8b8879
What is #8b8879 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8879 is rgb(139, 136, 121), in HSL hsl(50, 7%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 13%, 45%.
What is the best way to use #8b8879 in design?
Use #8b8879 as a grounding accent color for borders, secondary buttons, or footer backgrounds. Its muted, grey-heavy tone makes it an excellent alternative to standard charcoal when you want a warmer, more organic look without sacrificing professional readability.
Is #8b8879 readable on white or black?
#8b8879 has a 3.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.89:1 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.