#8C8368 Hex Color
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Closer to dried grass than true green, #8c8368 is a dusty olive with barely any saturation. Its matte, ashy cast suits outdoor and organic branding, and it works best as a supporting tone under cream or charcoal. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1, so small body copy stays readable. The hex code #8c8368 can read muddy on its own, so keep it grounded with stronger colors nearby.
Questions about #8c8368
What is #8c8368 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8368 is rgb(140, 131, 104), in HSL hsl(45, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 26%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c8368?
It flatters cream, terracotta, and deep navy, which pull out its warm undertone without muddying it. Avoid soft grays and pale yellows, since low contrast washes it out.
Does #8c8368 read as a warm or cool color?
It reads warm. The yellow base and gray softness give it a dry, sun-faded warmth rather than a crisp one, closer to khaki fabric than fresh foliage.
Is #8c8368 readable on white or black?
#8c8368 has a 3.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.56:1 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.