#8F8E76 Hex Color

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Somewhere between dried grass and a faded army blanket, this muted olive leans almost grey. #8f8e76 reads dusty and matte, so treat it as a supporting tone behind cream or navy rather than a loud accent. Black text clears AA on it at roughly 6.3:1 contrast. The hex code fits outdoor brands, budget signage, and earthy palettes.

Questions about #8f8e76

What is #8f8e76 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f8e76 is rgb(143, 142, 118), in HSL hsl(58, 10%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 1%, 17%, 44%.
What colors pair well with #8f8e76?
Deep navy and burgundy both make this dusty olive look richer, while warm cream keeps it soft. Avoid bright whites, which wash it out.
Is #8f8e76 readable on white or black?
#8f8e76 has a 3.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.29:1 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.