#8C8468 Hex Color
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#8c8468 is a muted olive with a dusty, grayed-down warmth. Its very low saturation keeps it calm and understated, though it can turn muddy next to bright white. Treat it as a supporting tone in earthy palettes, where it pairs well with deep plum or warm terracotta. Black text stays readable over the hex code #8c8468 at about 5.6:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c8468
What is #8c8468 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8468 is rgb(140, 132, 104), in HSL hsl(47, 15%, 48%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 26%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8c8468?
Warm terracotta and deep plum both make #8c8468 feel richer, while cream softens it into a natural, organic look. Avoid bright white, which washes out its muted warmth. For text and lines, black passes AA contrast at roughly 5.6:1.
Is #8c8468 readable on white or black?
#8c8468 has a 3.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.61:1 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.