#8C8463 Hex Color
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Dusty and mid-weight, #8c8463 is a muted olive with a clear gray cast. It reads earthy without going full rustic, so it suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and quiet backgrounds. Black text clears WCAG AA on it at about 5.6:1. Next to pure white it can look washed out, so lean on warm creams and rust tones instead. The hex code #8c8463 works best as a supporting tone, not a hero.
Questions about #8c8463
What is #8c8463 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8463 is rgb(140, 132, 99), in HSL hsl(48, 17%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 29%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c8463?
Warm creams, rust, and deep plum all flatter #8c8463. Its low saturation lets richer accents carry a design while it holds the base. Pure white tends to flatten its gray undertone, so reach for softer neutrals instead.
Can you use black text on #8c8463 for body copy?
Yes. Black text on #8c8463 reaches about 5.6:1 contrast, which clears the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for small text. White text falls short, so keep light type to large headings only.
Is #8c8463 readable on white or black?
#8c8463 has a 3.75:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.59:1 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.