#8F9F71 Hex Color
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This dusty, ashy green feels grounded and muted rather than vivid. Because it lacks high saturation, #8f9f71 works best as a supporting tone in organic branding or earthy UI palettes. It creates high contrast with black text, making it a functional choice for accessible, readable body copy. Pair it with warm charcoal or soft cream to avoid a muddy appearance.
Questions about #8f9f71
What is #8f9f71 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #8f9f71 is rgb(143, 159, 113), in HSL hsl(81, 19%, 53%) and in CMYK 10%, 0%, 29%, 38%.
What colors pair well with #8f9f71 for a balanced palette?
#8f9f71 benefits from being paired with high-contrast neutrals to prevent a muddy appearance in your design. Try using a warm charcoal for text to ensure readability, or introduce a soft cream to bring out the green's natural, organic undertones.
Is #8f9f71 readable on white or black?
#8f9f71 has a 2.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.36:1 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.