#8E978C Hex Color
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Muted and ashy, #8e978c is a soft gray-green with low saturation and a balanced, medium-light value. Its dusty finish suggests safety and reliability, making it useful for sustainability, pharmacy, gardening, and finance branding. Use it as a supporting tone with deep navy or warm ivory. The hex code for this shade is #8e978c, with black text reaching about a 7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8e978c
What is #8e978c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e978c is rgb(142, 151, 140), in HSL hsl(109, 5%, 57%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 7%, 41%.
What colors pair well with #8e978c?
Does #8e978c feel warm or cool?
The #8e978c hex color reads as a neutral-to-slightly cool gray-green because its low saturation softens the green while its gray base keeps the impression balanced, dusty, and understated for calm visual systems.
Is #8e978c readable on white or black?
#8e978c has a 3.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.95:1 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.