Grayish Yellow

The color #8A9779 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 151, 121 and HSL values of 86°, 13%, 53%.

Color Values for #8A9779

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HEX:
#8A9779
RGB:
rgb(138,151,121)
HSL:
hsl(86,13%,53%)
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 20%, 41%)

Color Composition of #8A9779

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A9779. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 59.2%
Blue: 47.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8A9779

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 #8A9779

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A9779

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

Complementary Colors for #8A9779

The complementary color for #8A9779 is #857897. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A9779

The analogous colors for #8A9779 are #979578 and #7A9778. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A9779

The triadic colors for #8A9779 are #788997 and #977889. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A9779

These are the darker variations of #8A9779. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E7961 and #535B49. This progression shows how #8A9779 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A9779

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1AC94 and #B9C1AF. This progression shows how #8A9779. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A9779

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A9779. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A9779

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A9779 in their visual identity.

#8A9779 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A9779. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A9779 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 138, 151, 121 and HSL values of 86°, 13%, 53%.

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