#8B8E47 Hex Color
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This muted, olive-yellow tone feels earthy and humble. Because it is somewhat unsaturated, #8b8e47 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs well with charcoal gray or deep navy for outdoor-themed branding. With a 6.1:1 contrast ratio against black, the hex code #8b8e47 is also a reliable, readable choice for body text in user interfaces.
Questions about #8b8e47
What is #8b8e47 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b8e47 is rgb(139, 142, 71), in HSL hsl(63, 33%, 42%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 50%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8b8e47?
Is #8b8e47 readable on white or black?
#8b8e47 has a 3.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.05:1 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.