#8D7003 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #8d7003 graphic
Muted and warm, #8d7003 blends yellow with earthy olive and brown undertones. Its low saturation creates a grounded, traditional feel suited to outdoor branding, organic products, military-inspired layouts, and sale graphics. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or cream. The hex code is #8d7003, and white text reaches about 4.7:1 contrast.

Questions about #8d7003

What is #8d7003 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d7003 is rgb(141, 112, 3), in HSL hsl(47, 96%, 28%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 98%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d7003?
#8d7003 pairs well with navy and cream, balancing its muted golden-olive warmth with cooler contrast and lightness in grounded palettes, while navy adds structure and cream keeps the overall composition soft and readable.
Does #8d7003 read as warm or cool?
#8d7003 reads as a warm, muted yellow because its yellow base is darkened by earthy brown and olive undertones, giving layouts a traditional, grounded mood rather than a bright or playful one. It works especially well in natural, heritage-inspired designs.
Is #8d7003 readable on white or black?
#8d7003 has a 4.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.45:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.