#8E987E Hex Color
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The hex code #8e987e is an ashy, dusty olive-lime with very low saturation and a soft gray-green undertone. Its restrained lightness suggests growth and dependability, making it useful for organic branding, outdoor products, and nature-led interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background, and choose black text for about 6.9:1 contrast.
Questions about #8e987e
What is #8e987e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e987e is rgb(142, 152, 126), in HSL hsl(83, 11%, 55%) and in CMYK 7%, 0%, 17%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8e987e in a design palette?
Pair #8e987e with charcoal for crisp text, terracotta for warm contrast, or navy for a grounded outdoor palette, while its low saturation lets stronger colors lead without making the overall scheme feel busy. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background when the palette includes several saturated colors.
Where does #8e987e work best in branding or UI?
Use #8e987e for supporting panels, secondary buttons, packaging, or outdoor brand accents, where its dusty gray-green character adds a natural feel without demanding attention while keeping layouts calm and structured. Large uninterrupted areas can look muddy beside weak neutrals, so pair it with clear dark text.
Is #8e987e readable on white or black?
#8e987e has a 3.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.94:1 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.