#8F8E70 Hex Color
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#8f8e70 is a muted yellow-olive with gray undertones, a matte shade that feels dusty, ashy, and grounded. Its low saturation suits outdoor, organic, military, and budget-focused designs without demanding attention. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal text; black text reaches about 6.3:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.
Questions about #8f8e70
What is #8f8e70 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8e70 is rgb(143, 142, 112), in HSL hsl(58, 12%, 50%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 22%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f8e70?
#8f8e70 pairs well with charcoal, warm white, terracotta, and navy, which sharpen its dusty yellow-olive base without making the palette loud. Use terracotta for a small accent and charcoal for readable type.
Is #8f8e70 readable on white or black?
#8f8e70 has a 3.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.27:1 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.