Yellow

The color #8B8C5E is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 140, 94 and HSL values of 61°, 20%, 46%.

Color Values for #8B8C5E

Below are the different color format representations for #8B8C5E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B8C5E
RGB:
rgb(139,140,94) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,20%,46%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 33%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B8C5E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B8C5E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 36.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8B8C5E

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 #8B8C5E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B8C5E

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

Complementary Colors for #8B8C5E

The complementary color for #8B8C5E is #5F5E8D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B8C5E

The analogous colors for #8B8C5E are #8D765E and #758D5E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B8C5E

The triadic colors for #8B8C5E are #5E8C8D and #8D5E8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B8C5E

These are the darker variations of #8B8C5E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F704B and #535438. This progression shows how #8B8C5E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B8C5E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2A37E and #B9BA9E. This progression shows how #8B8C5E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B8C5E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B8C5E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8B8C5E

Companies and brands that incorporate #8B8C5E in their visual identity.

#8B8C5E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B8C5E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B8C5E is a yellow with RGB values of 139, 140, 94 and HSL values of 61°, 20%, 46%.

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