#8E8650 Hex Color
Dusty olive yellow, warm and grounded
#8e8650 is a dusty olive yellow with gray undertones. Its low saturation keeps the mood mellow and earthy, which suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and rustic palettes. It works best as a supporting tone rather than a lead color, since large fills can read muddy. Black text sits clearly on it at 5.7:1 contrast, enough for body copy.
Questions about #8e8650
What is #8e8650 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8650 is rgb(142, 134, 80), in HSL hsl(52, 28%, 44%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 44%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e8650?
Cream, terracotta, and deep brown all flatter #8e8650. It also looks richer next to charcoal than next to plain white, which can wash it out. Give it a supporting role at roughly 30% of the palette.
Is #8e8650 readable on white or black?
#8e8650 has a 3.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.67:1 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.