#8F8825 Hex Color
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This muted olive sits comfortably between earthy yellow and brown. With its desaturated, organic quality, #8f8825 works best as a supporting accent in branding for outdoor gear or natural products rather than a full page background. It pairs well with deep charcoal or muted navy, and black text offers enough contrast for readability. The hex code for this warm, mellow tone is #8f8825.
Questions about #8f8825
What is #8f8825 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8825 is rgb(143, 136, 37), in HSL hsl(56, 59%, 35%) and in CMYK 0%, 5%, 74%, 44%.
What colors pair best with #8f8825?
Is #8f8825 considered a warm or cool color?
#8f8825 reads distinctly warm due to its strong yellow-brown base and golden undertones. While it sits within the green family, its desaturated, earthy quality leans more toward an autumn palette than a fresh, spring-like green.
Is #8f8825 readable on white or black?
#8f8825 has a 3.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.71:1 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.