Grayish Yellow

The color #8A9978 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 138, 153, 120 and HSL values of 87°, 14%, 54%.

Color Values for #8A9978

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HEX:
#8A9978
RGB:
rgb(138,153,120) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(87,14%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(10%, 0%, 22%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8A9978

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8A9978. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.1%
Green: 60%
Blue: 47.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8A9978

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 #8A9978

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8A9978

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

Complementary Colors for #8A9978

The complementary color for #8A9978 is #88799A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8A9978

The analogous colors for #8A9978 are #9A9879 and #7B9A79. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8A9978

The triadic colors for #8A9978 are #798B9A and #9A798B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8A9978

These are the darker variations of #8A9978. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6E7A60 and #535C48. This progression shows how #8A9978 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8A9978

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A1AD93 and #B9C2AE. This progression shows how #8A9978. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8A9978

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8A9978. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8A9978

Companies and brands that incorporate #8A9978 in their visual identity.

#8A9978 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8A9978. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8A9978 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 138, 153, 120 and HSL values of 87°, 14%, 54%.

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