#8C854E Hex Color
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The hex code #8c854e is a warm, dusty yellow-green with ashy undertones and low saturation. Its mellow, earthy character suits outdoor brands, organic products, construction, and budget-focused campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy, cream, or charcoal rather than a full-page background. Black text reaches about 5.6:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #8c854e
What is #8c854e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c854e is rgb(140, 133, 78), in HSL hsl(53, 28%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 44%, 45%. Browse more shades of brown with names and hex codes.
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Is #8c854e readable on white or black?
#8c854e has a 3.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.58:1 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.