#8F986A Hex Color
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This dusty olive shade feels grounded and resilient, leaning heavily into a warm, unsaturated yellow base. Because it is so muted, #8f986a works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal or burnt orange for outdoor branding. With a 6.9:1 contrast ratio, this hex code supports black text for excellent legibility in user interfaces.
Questions about #8f986a
What is #8f986a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f986a is rgb(143, 152, 106), in HSL hsl(72, 18%, 51%) and in CMYK 6%, 0%, 30%, 40%.
What colors pair well with #8f986a?
The muted, warm yellow base of #8f986a creates a natural, earthy balance when paired with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal. For a more vibrant look that draws attention, combining it with burnt orange provides a sophisticated, complementary dynamic suitable for modern, organic branding projects.
Is #8f986a readable on white or black?
#8f986a has a 3.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.86:1 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.