#8C8F60 Hex Color
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Muted and earthy, #8c8f60 is a dusty yellow-olive with gray undertones and very low saturation. Its matte warmth suggests nature, tradition, and practical restraint, making it useful for outdoor branding, organic products, and budget-focused designs. Use it as a supporting tone or soft background with black text, which reaches about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #8c8f60.
Questions about #8c8f60
What is #8c8f60 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c8f60 is rgb(140, 143, 96), in HSL hsl(64, 20%, 47%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 33%, 44%.
Which colors pair well with #8c8f60?
#8c8f60 pairs well with warm white, charcoal, or muted terracotta to balance its dusty olive base; cream keeps the palette soft, while darker accents add definition for packaging, outdoor branding, and restrained editorial layouts.
Does #8c8f60 read as warm or cool?
It reads as a muted warm-leaning olive because its yellow base outweighs the blue component, while gray undertones keep the warmth restrained rather than bright. That balance gives it an earthy, aged feel instead of a fresh, vivid green.
Is #8c8f60 readable on white or black?
#8c8f60 has a 3.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.21:1 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.