Grayish Yellow

The color #858B6E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 133, 139, 110 and HSL values of 72°, 12%, 49%.

Color Values for #858B6E

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HEX:
#858B6E
RGB:
rgb(133,139,110) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(72,12%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(4%, 0%, 21%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #858B6E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #858B6E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 52.2%
Green: 54.5%
Blue: 43.1%

Contrast Analysis for #858B6E

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 #858B6E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #858B6E

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

Complementary Colors for #858B6E

The complementary color for #858B6E is #746E8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #858B6E

The analogous colors for #858B6E are #8C836E and #778C6E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #858B6E

The triadic colors for #858B6E are #6E868C and #8C6E86. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #858B6E

These are the darker variations of #858B6E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6A6F58 and #505342. This progression shows how #858B6E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #858B6E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #9DA28B and #B6B9A8. This progression shows how #858B6E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #858B6E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #858B6E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#858B6E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #858B6E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #858B6E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 133, 139, 110 and HSL values of 72°, 12%, 49%.

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