Grayish Yellow

The color #8B956D is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 149, 109 and HSL values of 75°, 16%, 51%.

Color Values for #8B956D

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HEX:
#8B956D
RGB:
rgb(139,149,109) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,16%,51%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 0%, 27%, 42%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B956D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B956D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 58.4%
Blue: 42.7%

Contrast Analysis for #8B956D

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 #8B956D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B956D

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

Complementary Colors for #8B956D

The complementary color for #8B956D is #786E96. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B956D

The analogous colors for #8B956D are #968C6E and #78966E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B956D

The triadic colors for #8B956D are #6E8C96 and #966E8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B956D

These are the darker variations of #8B956D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F7757 and #535941. This progression shows how #8B956D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B956D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2AA8A and #B9BFA7. This progression shows how #8B956D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B956D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B956D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8B956D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B956D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B956D is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 139, 149, 109 and HSL values of 75°, 16%, 51%.

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