#8F926B Hex Color
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Olive with a dry, dusty edge. #8f926b is a muted, warm shade where yellow leans into green, giving it a faded khaki feel. Its very low saturation keeps it matte and calm, so it works best as a supporting tone behind bolder accents like burnt orange or cream. Black text passes WCAG AA on it at about 6.5:1 contrast, making it practical for UI backgrounds.
Questions about #8f926b
What is #8f926b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f926b is rgb(143, 146, 107), in HSL hsl(65, 15%, 50%) and in CMYK 2%, 0%, 27%, 43%.
What colors pair well with #8f926b?
Warm accents like burnt orange, terracotta and cream bring out its yellow side, while deep navy or charcoal sharpens the contrast. Keep brighter colors dominant, since #8f926b can wash out next to plain white.
Is #8f926b readable on white or black?
#8f926b has a 3.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.49:1 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.