#8D966E Hex Color
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A dusty, ashy olive with a warm yellow undertone, #8d966e is saturation turned way down. Its hex code lands between khaki and sage, mellow enough for large backgrounds in organic or outdoor palettes. Just know it can read flat next to white, so pair it with cream or charcoal instead. Black text passes AA contrast on it.
Questions about #8d966e
What is #8d966e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d966e is rgb(141, 150, 110), in HSL hsl(73, 16%, 51%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 27%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #8d966e?
Rich darks flatter it more than brights do. Pair #8d966e with charcoal, cream, or dusty terracotta for an earthy palette that still has contrast.
Is #8d966e readable on white or black?
#8d966e has a 3.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.72:1 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.