#8F9D6A Hex Color
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This unsaturated olive tone feels dusty and grounded, evoking natural textures like dried moss or worn canvas. Because it is muted, #8f9d6a works best as a supporting background or secondary accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated, high-contrast look. The hex code for this ashy lime shade is #8f9d6a, which provides excellent readability with black text.
Questions about #8f9d6a
What is #8f9d6a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9d6a is rgb(143, 157, 106), in HSL hsl(76, 21%, 52%) and in CMYK 9%, 0%, 32%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8f9d6a?
This muted olive pairs best with high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or deep navy to anchor its dusty appearance. It also creates a soft, organic look when combined with warm, earthy tones like terracotta or light beige.
Is #8f9d6a suitable for text usage?
#8f9d6a is generally too light for white text and can feel muddy against dark backgrounds, so it is better suited for UI elements or branding accents. Always check your contrast ratios to ensure readability if you plan to use it as a text color.
Is #8f9d6a readable on white or black?
#8f9d6a has a 2.91:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.19:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.