Grayish Yellow

The color #838C72 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 131, 140, 114 and HSL values of 81°, 10%, 50%.

Color Values for #838C72

Below are the different color format representations for #838C72. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#838C72
RGB:
rgb(131,140,114) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(81,10%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(6%, 0%, 19%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #838C72

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #838C72. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 51.4%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 44.7%

Contrast Analysis for #838C72

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 #838C72

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #838C72

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

Complementary Colors for #838C72

The complementary color for #838C72 is #7C738C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #838C72

The analogous colors for #838C72 are #8C8873 and #778C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #838C72

The triadic colors for #838C72 are #73838C and #8C7383. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #838C72

These are the darker variations of #838C72. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #69705B and #4F5444. This progression shows how #838C72 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #838C72

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9CA38E and #B5BAAA. This progression shows how #838C72. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #838C72

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #838C72. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #838C72

Companies and brands that incorporate #838C72 in their visual identity.

#838C72 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #838C72. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #838C72 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 131, 140, 114 and HSL values of 81°, 10%, 50%.

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