#8C894A Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8c894a blends dusty yellow with earthy olive undertones. Its low saturation gives branding, outdoor packaging, military-inspired layouts, and organic products a practical, traditional feel. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal, cream, or rust. It can look muddy across a full-page background. The hex code is #8c894a, and black text reaches about 5.8:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c894a
What is #8c894a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c894a is rgb(140, 137, 74), in HSL hsl(57, 31%, 42%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 47%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8c894a?
Charcoal, cream, and rust pair well with #8c894a, balancing its dusty yellow and olive undertones with darker structure, light contrast, or earthy warmth; use the shade as a supporting tone to avoid a muddy full-page background.
Is #8c894a warm or cool?
#8c894a reads as a warm, muted yellow-olive because its dusty yellow base carries more earthy warmth than blue or gray; the low saturation keeps it restrained, traditional, and practical rather than bright.
Does #8c894a work with black text?
Black text reaches about a 5.8:1 contrast ratio on #8c894a, which meets WCAG AA contrast for normal text; verify the final font size, weight, and surrounding colors in your design.
Where does #8c894a work best?
#8c894a works well for outdoor packaging, organic products, utility-focused branding, and military-inspired layouts, where its muted olive-yellow character feels practical and traditional; pair it with lighter neutrals when it needs to support clear visual hierarchy.
Is #8c894a readable on white or black?
#8c894a has a 3.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.79:1 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.