#8B8B78 Hex Color
A muted dusty yellow with sophisticated neutrality
This muted, dusty yellow offers a matte finish that reads as a sophisticated neutral. Because #8b8b78 sits between grey and yellow, it avoids the artificial brightness of pure yellow, functioning best as a restrained background or a supporting texture. It provides enough contrast for readable black text, making it a reliable choice for UI design where a calmer, more understated palette is required.
Questions about #8b8b78
What is #8b8b78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8b78 is rgb(139, 139, 120), in HSL hsl(60, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 14%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8b8b78?
Is #8b8b78 considered a warm or cool color?
The color #8b8b78 straddles the line, functioning as a warm-leaning neutral because of its yellow undertones while maintaining a cool, greyish cast. This unique balance prevents it from feeling artificial or overly saturated, making it a reliable choice for professional design systems.
Is #8b8b78 readable on white or black?
#8b8b78 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.06:1 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.