#8D8C78 Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8d8c78 blends dusty yellow with gray and olive undertones for a matte, understated finish. Its low saturation creates a calm, practical mood suited to supporting backgrounds, budget branding, construction themes, and sale graphics. Black text offers readable body copy with about 6.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #8d8c78.
Questions about #8d8c78
What is #8d8c78 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d8c78 is rgb(141, 140, 120), in HSL hsl(57, 8%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 15%, 45%.
What colors pair well with #8d8c78?
#8d8c78 pairs well with charcoal, cream, and muted terracotta, creating balanced combinations that preserve its dusty olive character while adding contrast, softness, or restrained warmth for interfaces, packaging, and supporting graphics.
Is #8d8c78 a warm or cool color?
#8d8c78 reads as a muted warm-neutral because its dusty yellow and olive undertones outweigh the cooling effect of its gray, giving it a calm, earthy presence that feels warmer than a plain gray without becoming strongly golden.
Is #8d8c78 readable on white or black?
#8d8c78 has a 3.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.15:1 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.