#8F805D Hex Color
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#8f805d is a dusty olive with a warm, grayed-out yellow base. Its low saturation keeps things calm, which suits outdoor brands, organic packaging, and military-inspired palettes. It works best as a supporting tone or background; large areas can read muddy next to pure white. Black text passes AA contrast on it, and a deep navy brings out its earthy side.
Questions about #8f805d
What is #8f805d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f805d is rgb(143, 128, 93), in HSL hsl(42, 21%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 35%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f805d?
Deep navy and burgundy make #8f805d look richer than obvious beige pairings do. For text and detail work, charcoal keeps the palette grounded without turning muddy.
Is #8f805d readable on white or black?
#8f805d has a 3.87:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.41:1 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.