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#8F9F5B color code is #8F9F5B. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #8f9f5b.

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#8F9F5B Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #8F9F5B is 0.3139. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 2.89:1 against white and 7.28:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#8F9F5B on white2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#8F9F5B on black7.28:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #8F9F5B2.89:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #8F9F5B7.28:1AAA

#8F9F5B — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #8F9F5B?+
The hex code for #8F9F5B is #8F9F5B. In RGB it's rgb(143, 159, 91), and in HSL it's hsl(74, 27%, 49%).
What is the RGB value of #8F9F5B?+
#8F9F5B in RGB is (143, 159, 91). Written in CSS: rgb(143, 159, 91).
What is the CMYK value of #8F9F5B?+
#8F9F5B converts to CMYK(10%, 0%, 43%, 38%) for print. Hex equivalent is #8F9F5B.
Is #8f9f5b a warm or cool color?+
#8F9F5B (#8F9F5B) is a transitional yellow-green — its hue sits at 74° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #8f9f5b belong to?+
#8F9F5B belongs to the yellow-green family. Its HSL is 74°, 27%, 49% — a transitional tone within the broader yellow-green group.
Is #8f9f5b accessible for body text on a white background?+
#8F9F5B on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 2.89:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #8f9f5b?+
The nearest Pantone match for #8F9F5B (#8F9F5B) is 17-0535 Moss Green, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #8F9F5B in design

Practical guidance for using #8f9f5b (#8F9F5B) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#8F9F5B (#8F9F5B) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 7.3:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 2.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #8F9F5B (#8F9F5B) reads as considered and grown-up and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into wellness, organic food, fresh-produce, eco-conscious products. Pair it with a single bold accent so it doesn't read as too quiet. 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

#8F9F5B 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

#8F9F5B 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.