#8F741D Hex Color
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Not quite gold and not quite green, this muted olive yellow carries a warm, mellow cast. The hex code #8f741d sits at low saturation, which suits outdoor brands, construction gear, and organic packaging. It reads more grounded than glossy, so treat it as a supporting tone next to charcoal or cream. Black text clears AA contrast on it at about 4.7:1, keeping small type readable.
Questions about #8f741d
What is #8f741d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f741d is rgb(143, 116, 29), in HSL hsl(46, 66%, 34%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 80%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f741d?
Charcoal and cream both flatter #8f741d, letting its earthy warmth lead without competition. For a bolder scheme, add a deep burgundy or dusty teal as a small accent.
Is #8f741d readable on white or black?
#8f741d has a 4.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 4.68:1 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.