RAL 7034 Yellow Grey

Q: What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #8F8B66?

RGB(143, 139, 102), HSL(54.1, 16.7%, 48.0%), CMYK(0.0%, 2.8%, 28.7%, 43.9%).

Q: Does #8F8B66 meet WCAG contrast on white?

3.47:1 — WCAG AA fail, AAA fail for normal text.

#8F8B66

RAL color

Yellow Grey (#8F8B66) is a warm, khaki-influenced grey from the RAL Classic system, sitting at the intersection of grey and olive with a distinct yellow-brown undertone. It is used in military and outdoor equipment, architectural finishes, and camouflage-adjacent colour schemes where natural blending is desired. The earthy warmth gives it a vintage, utilitarian feel well-suited to rugged or heritage design aesthetics.

Color Values

HEX

#8F8B66

RGB

143, 139, 102

HSL

54.1, 16.7%, 48.0%

HSV

54.1, 28.7%, 56.1%

CMYK

0.0%, 2.8%, 28.7%, 43.9%

OKLCH

0.6305 0.0525 102.6

Properties

Warm Light Nearest: RAL 7034 Yellow Grey

Color Psychology

Pure yellow is the most luminous color in the spectrum, instantly associated with sunshine, optimism, and alertness. It stimulates the nervous system and enhances concentration, which is why it appears on school buses and warning signs. Yellow demands attention faster than any other color.

Design Usage

Medium yellow is powerful for attention badges, star ratings, and highlight accents in otherwise neutral interfaces. It is one of the hardest colors to use as a primary brand color because of contrast limitations against white. Dark text on yellow achieves strong readability, making it effective for caution banners.