#8C8655 Hex Color
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#8c8655 is a dusty, unsaturated olive that feels aged and grounded. Because it is highly muted, it works best as a supporting tone or textural background rather than a vibrant focal point. This shade pairs exceptionally well with charcoal grays and dark teals, which enhance its earthy character. With a solid 5.7:1 contrast ratio against black text, the hex code #8c8655 ensures readability for body copy.
Questions about #8c8655
What is #8c8655 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8655 is rgb(140, 134, 85), in HSL hsl(53, 24%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 39%, 45%.
What colors pair best with #8c8655 for a balanced design?
Is #8c8655 readable on white or black?
#8c8655 has a 3.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.65:1 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.