#8F8C33 Hex Color
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Use #8f8c33 when a palette needs an earthy yellow with real weight. This muted olive shade is warm but low in saturation, so it feels mellow instead of bright. It works best as a supporting tone in outdoor, construction, and organic branding, where its grounded character reads honest rather than loud. Black text holds about 6.0:1 contrast on it, enough for AA body copy. Pair it with deep plum to keep it from going muddy.
Questions about #8f8c33
What is #8f8c33 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8c33 is rgb(143, 140, 51), in HSL hsl(58, 47%, 38%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 64%, 44%. Browse more shades of green with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #8f8c33?
Deep plum, navy, and charcoal all flatter #8f8c33 by grounding its muted yellow. Crisp white tends to wash it out, so reach for cream or dark neutrals instead.
Is #8f8c33 readable on white or black?
#8f8c33 has a 3.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.96:1 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.