#8E9300 Hex Color
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Mustard without the brown. #8e9300 is a mellow, olive-leaning yellow that reads warm and earthy rather than bright. Its mid-tone darkness works best as a supporting color or accent, though black text still passes AA on it at about 6.3:1 contrast. Pair it with charcoal or cream in sale banners, budget branding, and construction signage.
Questions about #8e9300
What is #8e9300 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9300 is rgb(142, 147, 0), in HSL hsl(62, 100%, 29%) and in CMYK 3%, 0%, 100%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8e9300?
Charcoal, navy, and cream all flatter #8e9300. Its muted olive warmth keeps dark colors from feeling flat, so try it with charcoal type or navy accents. Skip bright white backgrounds, where it can look muddy.
Is black or white text easier to read on #8e9300?
Black text is the clear choice, since #8e9300 reaches about 6.3:1 contrast and passes the WCAG AA 4.5:1 threshold for small body text. White text falls well short of that mark.
Is #8e9300 readable on white or black?
#8e9300 has a 3.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.32:1 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.