#8C8E58 Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated shade balances warm yellow and earthy olive. Because it feels muted and matte, #8c8e58 works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm slate to ground its muddiness. The hex code #8c8e58 meets accessibility standards for readable black text, making it a functional choice for organic branding or structured UI elements.
Questions about #8c8e58
What is #8c8e58 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8e58 is rgb(140, 142, 88), in HSL hsl(62, 23%, 45%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 38%, 44%.
Does #8c8e58 read as warm or cool?
#8c8e58 definitely leans toward the warm side of the spectrum due to its strong yellow base. While the desaturated quality gives it a neutral, matte appearance, the olive undertones keep the color feeling grounded, organic, and inherently earthy rather than cool.
What colors pair best with #8c8e58 for branding?
You can ground the muddiness of #8c8e58 by pairing it with a deep charcoal or a soft warm slate. These dark, neutral tones provide enough contrast for text readability while letting the olive-yellow character remain a stylish, supporting background element.
Is #8c8e58 readable on white or black?
#8c8e58 has a 3.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.12:1 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.