#8C7924 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8c7924 blends yellow with olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation feels earthy, practical, and traditional, fitting outdoor, organic, construction, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or dusty cream rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 4.9:1 contrast on it. The hex code is #8c7924.
Questions about #8c7924
What is #8c7924 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c7924 is rgb(140, 121, 36), in HSL hsl(49, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 74%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c7924?
#8c7924 pairs well with charcoal, dusty cream, and restrained olive tones, which support its warm yellow, brown, and olive undertones while keeping the palette grounded and readable for outdoor, organic, or practical branding.
Does #8c7924 read as a warm or cool color?
#8c7924 reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its yellow base is softened by olive and brown undertones, giving it an earthy, traditional presence rather than a bright or strongly saturated appearance.
Is #8c7924 readable on white or black?
#8c7924 has a 4.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.87:1 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.