#8C8672 Hex Color
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#8c8672 is a muted yellow with heavy gray undertones, closer to khaki than gold. Its low saturation keeps things calm and matte, though it can read muddy across large surfaces, so it works best as a supporting tone or background. Black text sits comfortably on it at 5.8:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with deep teal for an understated palette.
Questions about #8c8672
What is #8c8672 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8672 is rgb(140, 134, 114), in HSL hsl(46, 10%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 19%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c8672?
Deep teal and burgundy both sharpen #8c8672, since their richness offsets its dusty gray cast. Cream and charcoal work too when you want a softer, more neutral palette.
Is #8c8672 readable on white or black?
#8c8672 has a 3.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.76:1 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.