#8C9B87 Hex Color
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Picture dried sage leaves or a faded army jacket. The hex code #8c9b87 is a dusty, almost grey olive green, and its low saturation keeps designs grounded and organic. Use it as a supporting tone beside terracotta or warm wood, not as a star accent. Black text passes WCAG AA on it with about 7.2:1 contrast.
Questions about #8c9b87
What is #8c9b87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9b87 is rgb(140, 155, 135), in HSL hsl(105, 9%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 13%, 39%.
What colors pair well with #8c9b87?
Terracotta, warm wood browns, and deep burgundy flatter #8c9b87, while cream keeps it soft. Avoid bright greens nearby, since they make its grey undertone look muddy.
Can #8c9b87 work as a text background?
Yes. Black text on #8c9b87 reaches about 7.2:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text. White text falls short, so reserve it for large display type.
Is #8c9b87 readable on white or black?
#8c9b87 has a 2.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.15:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.