#8E8D82 Hex Color
A muted earthy neutral with olive undertones
This muted, dusty tone balances a subtle yellow warmth with a heavy grey base. As a desaturated hue, #8e8d82 serves best as a supporting neutral or background shade rather than a primary accent. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted olive greens. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, it works reliably for accessible UI design without appearing stark or clinical.
Questions about #8e8d82
What is #8e8d82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e8d82 is rgb(142, 141, 130), in HSL hsl(55, 5%, 53%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 8%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #8e8d82?
Does #8e8d82 read as warm or cool?
#8e8d82 reads as a warm-leaning neutral because of the underlying yellow pigments in its composition. This warmth prevents it from appearing sterile or clinical, making it a reliable choice for backgrounds that need to feel accessible and inviting rather than stark.
Is #8e8d82 readable on white or black?
#8e8d82 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.28:1 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.