#8B9E7A Hex Color
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Far from a vivid green, this ashy olive leans dusty and gray. The hex code #8b9e7a reads earthy and low-key, which suits outdoor brands and organic packaging. Its low saturation makes it a better supporting tone than a hero color, though black text stays readable on it. Pair it with warm browns or deep plum rather than white.
Questions about #8b9e7a
What is #8b9e7a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8b9e7a is rgb(139, 158, 122), in HSL hsl(92, 16%, 55%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 23%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8b9e7a?
Warm, saturated partners work best: terracotta, deep plum, and charcoal all bring out its earthy side. Avoid pale neutrals, which wash out its low saturation.
Is #8b9e7a readable on white or black?
#8b9e7a has a 2.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.26:1 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.