#8F6F0A Hex Color
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Dark and muted, olive yellow #8f6f0a sits between mustard and dried grass. Its low saturation gives it an earthy, grounded feel that suits outdoor brands, workwear, and organic packaging. Treat it as a supporting tone in a 60/30/10 palette, since large fills can turn muddy next to white. White text holds up well on it, with about 4.7:1 contrast, enough for small body copy.
Questions about #8f6f0a
What is #8f6f0a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f6f0a is rgb(143, 111, 10), in HSL hsl(46, 87%, 30%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 93%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f6f0a?
#8f6f0a pairs well with cream, deep teal, and charcoal. Its muted gold warmth flatters cool darks, so navy and burgundy also sit comfortably beside it without clashing.
Is #8f6f0a readable on white or black?
#8f6f0a has a 4.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.44:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.