#8E7B17 Hex Color
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Think dried mustard or old gold, #8e7b17 sits between yellow and olive with a muted, earthy feel. Its low saturation and mid-dark lightness give it a mellow warmth that suits outdoor, military, and organic branding. It works best as a supporting tone beside cream or deep brown, and black text clears WCAG AA on it. Large fields can read muddy, so use it with restraint.
Questions about #8e7b17
What is #8e7b17 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e7b17 is rgb(142, 123, 23), in HSL hsl(50, 72%, 32%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 84%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e7b17?
#8e7b17 pairs well with cream, deep brown, and muted terracotta for an earthy palette. For more contrast, try it against navy, which makes its warm undertones stand out.
Is #8e7b17 readable on white or black?
#8e7b17 has a 4.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.99:1 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.