#8E8955 Hex Color
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Muted and warm, #8e8955 blends dusty yellow with gray-green olive undertones. Its matte, ashy quality suggests earth, tradition, and practical outdoor settings without feeling heavy. Use this hex code as a supporting tone for organic branding, construction graphics, or military-inspired fashion. Black text remains readable at about 5.9:1 contrast, making it suitable for compact UI labels.
Questions about #8e8955
What is #8e8955 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8955 is rgb(142, 137, 85), in HSL hsl(55, 25%, 45%) and in CMYK 0%, 4%, 40%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8e8955?
The hex color #8e8955 pairs well with charcoal, cream, terracotta, and navy, balancing its dusty olive warmth while keeping the overall palette grounded, versatile, and easy to use. Use cream for lift and darker accents for structure.
Does #8e8955 look warm or cool?
#8e8955 reads warm overall because its dusty yellow base outweighs the gray-green olive undertone, though the muted gray component keeps it restrained instead of sunny and helps it sit comfortably beside cooler neutrals. It creates an earthy, practical mood with low visual intensity.
Is #8e8955 readable on white or black?
#8e8955 has a 3.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.85:1 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.