#8D9E8D Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Like sage leaves dusted with powder, this muted green sits halfway between gray and garden. #8d9e8d works best as a supporting tone or background in organic, wellness, and finance branding, though it can read flat next to pure white. Black text passes WCAG AA on it with contrast near 7.4:1.
Questions about #8d9e8d
What is #8d9e8d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8d9e8d is rgb(141, 158, 141), in HSL hsl(120, 8%, 59%) and in CMYK 11%, 0%, 11%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8d9e8d?
#8d9e8d pairs well with terracotta for warmth or deep charcoal for a grounded, natural palette. Cream and walnut brown also flatter its dusty undertone.
Is #8d9e8d readable on white or black?
#8d9e8d has a 2.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.40:1 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.