#8E9E86 Hex Color
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Dusty and muted, #8e9e86 is an ashy olive green with barely any saturation. Its low chroma gives it a worn-in, earthy feel that suits outdoor brands and organic packaging. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a hero color, since it can read muddy at large sizes. It flatters burgundy and charcoal, and black text passes AA contrast on this hex code.
Questions about #8e9e86
What is #8e9e86 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8e9e86 is rgb(142, 158, 134), in HSL hsl(100, 11%, 57%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 15%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8e9e86?
#8e9e86 flatters burgundy and deep plum, which pull out its warm yellow undertones. Charcoal and soft cream also work well and keep it from looking flat or muddy in a palette.
Is #8e9e86 readable on white or black?
#8e9e86 has a 2.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.38:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.