#8E947B Hex Color
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#8e947b is a dusty, ashy yellow-olive with very low saturation and a weathered, earthy finish. Its restrained warmth supports outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use this hex code as a supporting tone beside charcoal or deep navy, where it suggests resilience and tradition. Black text reaches about a 6.7:1 contrast ratio for readable labels and body copy.
Questions about #8e947b
What is #8e947b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e947b is rgb(142, 148, 123), in HSL hsl(74, 10%, 53%) and in CMYK 4%, 0%, 17%, 42%.
What colors pair well with #8e947b?
#8e947b pairs well with charcoal, deep navy, cream, and muted terracotta, creating grounded palettes that balance its dusty yellow-olive undertone without overwhelming its restrained, weathered character across branding and interface work.
Does #8e947b read as warm or cool?
#8e947b reads as gently warm because its muted yellow-olive base carries more earthy yellow than blue, though its grayness keeps the effect restrained rather than sunny or vivid in applications. It feels weathered and natural in most palettes.
Is #8e947b readable on white or black?
#8e947b has a 3.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.67:1 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.