#8E7A54 Hex Color
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The hex code #8e7a54 sits between khaki fabric and dried grass, a muted olive yellow with a warm, ashy finish. Its low saturation keeps things mellow, so it works best as a supporting tone in organic packaging, outdoor brands, and earthy web backgrounds. Pair it with deep teal for contrast. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at roughly 5.1:1.
Questions about #8e7a54
What is #8e7a54 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7a54 is rgb(142, 122, 84), in HSL hsl(39, 26%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 14%, 41%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7a54?
Deep teal, cream, and charcoal bring out its warm olive base without clashing. Terracotta also works when you want a warmer, earthier palette.
Is #8e7a54 readable on white or black?
#8e7a54 has a 4.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.06:1 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.