#8F7C4C Hex Color
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The hex code #8f7c4c is a muted yellow-olive with warm, ashy undertones and a dusty, earthy finish. Its low saturation gives designs a grounded, traditional feel suited to outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused branding. Use it as a supporting tone beside charcoal or cream. Black text reads clearly on this color at about a 5.2:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #8f7c4c
What is #8f7c4c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f7c4c is rgb(143, 124, 76), in HSL hsl(43, 31%, 43%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 47%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f7c4c?
#8f7c4c pairs well with cream, charcoal, sage, and terracotta, using light neutrals, muted greens, and warm accents to balance its dusty yellow-olive base across earthy, heritage, outdoor, and utility-inspired palettes.
Is #8f7c4c readable on white or black?
#8f7c4c has a 4.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.15:1 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.