Grayish Yellow

The color #838B6A is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 139, 106 and HSL values of 75°, 13%, 48%.

Color Values for #838B6A

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HEX:
#838B6A
RGB:
rgb(131,139,106) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,13%,48%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 24%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838B6A

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838B6A. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 41.6%

Contrast Analysis for #838B6A

Testing this color against light and dark backgrounds to check accessibility standards and readability. For more detailed contrast testing, try our contrast checker tool.

On Light Background (White #FFFFFF)

Sample Text in #838B6A

Contrast Ratio: 4.5:1
WCAG AA: ✓ Passes
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838B6A

Contrast Ratio: 3.8:1
WCAG AA: ✗ Fails
WCAG AAA: ✗ Fails

Complementary Colors for #838B6A

The complementary color for #838B6A is #726A8A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838B6A

The analogous colors for #838B6A are #8A826A and #728A6A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838B6A

The triadic colors for #838B6A are #6A828A and #8A6A82. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838B6A

These are the darker variations of #838B6A. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #696F55 and #4F5340. This progression shows how #838B6A darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838B6A

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA288 and #B5B9A6. This progression shows how #838B6A. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838B6A

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838B6A. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838B6A

Companies and brands that incorporate #838B6A in their visual identity.

#838B6A Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838B6A. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838B6A is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 131, 139, 106 and HSL values of 75°, 13%, 48%.

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