#8B9C74 Hex Color
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#8b9c74 is a dusty, ashy green with muted lime and olive undertones. Its low saturation gives it an earthy, dependable character, suited to organic branding, outdoor products, gaming interfaces, and military-inspired designs. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or warm cream. The hex code #8b9c74 provides enough contrast for clear black body text.
Questions about #8b9c74
What is #8b9c74 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9c74 is rgb(139, 156, 116), in HSL hsl(86, 17%, 53%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 26%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #8b9c74?
For #8b9c74, charcoal, warm cream, and terracotta create balanced pairings, while black text provides strong contrast; use white text cautiously because this medium-light green does not contrast as well against white.
Does #8b9c74 look warm or cool?
#8b9c74 reads as a warm, muted green because its olive and yellow-lime undertones shift it away from blue-green hues. Its low saturation keeps the warmth restrained, giving designs an earthy, steady feel rather than a bright or tropical one.
Where does #8b9c74 work best?
#8b9c74 works well for organic branding, outdoor products, gaming interfaces, and military-inspired designs where a subdued accent is useful. Pair it with warm cream or charcoal to preserve its grounded character, or use its tints and shades for a quiet palette.
Is #8b9c74 readable on white or black?
#8b9c74 has a 2.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.10:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.