#8E9126 Hex Color
A muted golden olive with organic warmth
This muted, golden olive sits between organic green and earthy yellow. Because of its low saturation, #8e9126 works best as an accent color rather than a dominant background. It pairs exceptionally well with deep charcoal or slate gray, which grounds its warmth. Black text provides excellent readability against this shade, making it a reliable choice for buttons or navigational highlights in nature-themed branding.
Questions about #8e9126
What is #8e9126 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9126 is rgb(142, 145, 38), in HSL hsl(62, 58%, 36%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 74%, 43%.
How should I use #8e9126 in a professional color palette?
Use #8e9126 as a strategic accent rather than a primary background to maintain visual balance. Its organic, earthy quality pairs well with charcoal or deep slate, allowing the olive tone to pop without overwhelming your design layout.
Is #8e9126 readable on white or black?
#8e9126 has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.