#8C9F80 Hex Color
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#8c9f80 is an ashy, unsaturated olive green that feels organic and grounded. Because of its muted, earthy character, it serves best as a supporting tone or accent rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or warm cream to avoid a washed-out look. With its high readability, the hex code #8c9f80 works well for subtle UI elements or branding in nature-focused industries.
Questions about #8c9f80
What is #8c9f80 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8c9f80 is rgb(140, 159, 128), in HSL hsl(97, 14%, 56%) and in CMYK 12%, 0%, 19%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8c9f80?
Because of its muted, earthy character, #8c9f80 works best when balanced against high-contrast, neutral anchors. Pair it with deep charcoal to add structure or a warm, creamy off-white to prevent the green from appearing washed out or muddy.
Is #8c9f80 readable on white or black?
#8c9f80 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 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.