#8B8C6D Hex Color
Muted Olive With a Dusty, Earthy Finish
Reach for #8b8c6d when a design needs a muted olive that stays calm behind content. This grayed yellow-green works best as a supporting tone, letting cream type or terracotta accents do the talking. Its low saturation keeps things earthy and understated, though it can turn muddy beside pure white. Black text passes AA on this hex code with roughly 6.1:1 contrast.
Questions about #8b8c6d
What is #8b8c6d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8c6d is rgb(139, 140, 109), in HSL hsl(62, 12%, 49%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 22%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8b8c6d?
Warm terracotta, deep burgundy, and soft cream all flatter #8b8c6d, since its low saturation lets richer tones stand out. It also pairs cleanly with charcoal for earthy, outdoor-themed palettes.
Is #8b8c6d readable on white or black?
#8b8c6d has a 3.45:1 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.