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#8F9613 color code is #8F9613. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8f9613.

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#8F9613 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8F9613 is 0.2770. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.21:1 against white and 6.54:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8F9613 on white3.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#8F9613 on black6.54:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #8F96133.21:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #8F96136.54:1AA

#8F9613 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8F9613?+
The hex code for #8F9613 is #8F9613. In RGB it's rgb(143, 150, 19), and in HSL it's hsl(63, 78%, 33%).
What is the RGB value of #8F9613?+
#8F9613 in RGB is (143, 150, 19). Written in CSS: rgb(143, 150, 19).
What is the CMYK value of #8F9613?+
#8F9613 converts to CMYK(5%, 0%, 87%, 41%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8F9613.
Is #8f9613 a warm or cool color?+
#8F9613 (#8F9613) is a transitional yellow — its hue sits at 63° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8f9613 belong to?+
#8F9613 belongs to the yellow family. Its HSL is 63°, 78%, 33% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow group.
Is #8f9613 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8F9613 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.21:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8f9613?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8F9613 (#8F9613) is 589 C Pantone 589 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8F9613 in design

Practical guidance for using #8f9613 (#8F9613) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8F9613 (#8F9613) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.5:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.2:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8F9613 (#8F9613) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into delivery, logistics, kid-focused brands, signage. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#8F9613 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#8F9613 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.