#8C8D3A Hex Color
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Warm and muted, #8c8d3a blends yellow with earthy green for a mellow, grounded look. Its low saturation suggests nature, tradition, and practical value, making it useful for outdoor brands, organic packaging, military-inspired fashion, and sale graphics. Use the hex code #8c8d3a as a supporting tone with navy or cream. Black text reaches about 6.0:1 contrast, supporting WCAG AA body text.
Questions about #8c8d3a
What is #8c8d3a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8d3a is rgb(140, 141, 58), in HSL hsl(61, 42%, 39%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 59%, 45%.
Does #8c8d3a read as warm or cool?
#8c8d3a reads as a warm, muted yellow-green because its yellow influence softens the green base and gives it an earthy olive character rather than a fresh, bright green in most palettes.
What colors pair well with #8c8d3a?
#8c8d3a pairs well with navy, cream, charcoal, and warm neutrals because its muted yellow-green base benefits from deep contrast and soft natural partners. Use navy for stronger definition and cream for a lighter, approachable palette.
Is #8c8d3a readable on white or black?
#8c8d3a has a 3.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.98:1 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.