#8F903B Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive hue brings a muddy, organic warmth to palettes. Because it sits on the cusp of yellow and green, #8f903b works best as a secondary accent color rather than a dominant background. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy to avoid a washed-out effect. The hex code for this muted tone is #8f903b, which provides sufficient contrast for black text readability.
Questions about #8f903b
What is #8f903b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f903b is rgb(143, 144, 59), in HSL hsl(61, 42%, 40%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 59%, 44%.
How do I use #8f903b in a color palette?
#8f903b functions best as a subtle accent rather than a primary shade, as its muddy quality can look flat in large areas. Ground the color by pairing it with strong, dark neutrals like charcoal to keep the design feeling intentional and balanced.
Does #8f903b read as a warm or cool color?
This specific olive tone leans distinctly warm due to its strong yellow undertones, moving it away from cooler, grassy greens. The slight muddiness keeps the color from feeling too vibrant, making it well-suited for earthy, organic branding projects or textile design textures.
Is #8f903b readable on white or black?
#8f903b has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.