#8F9078 Hex Color

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#8f9078 is a muted, dusty olive with significant grey undertones. Its desaturated character provides a sense of quiet resilience, making it an excellent grounding base for outdoor branding or organic packaging. Because black text maintains a high 6.4:1 contrast ratio against this shade, it functions well as a backdrop for readable, small-scale typography. Pair it with soft cream or charcoal to avoid a muddy appearance.

Questions about #8f9078

What is #8f9078 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9078 is rgb(143, 144, 120), in HSL hsl(62, 10%, 52%) and in CMYK 1%, 0%, 17%, 44%. Browse more shades of gray with names and hex codes.
What color combinations work best with #8f9078?
The muted nature of #8f9078 functions best when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or warm cream to avoid a muddy appearance. These combinations maintain visual interest while allowing the grey undertones to provide a sense of stability without overwhelming your interface.
Is #8f9078 readable on white or black?
#8f9078 has a 3.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.42:1 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.