Grayish Yellow

The color #8B9C74 is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 139, 156, 116 and HSL values of 86°, 17%, 53%.

Color Values for #8B9C74

Below are the different color format representations for #8B9C74. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8B9C74
RGB:
rgb(139,156,116) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(86,17%,53%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(11%, 0%, 26%, 39%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8B9C74

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8B9C74. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.5%
Green: 61.2%
Blue: 45.5%

Contrast Analysis for #8B9C74

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 #8B9C74

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8B9C74

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

Complementary Colors for #8B9C74

The complementary color for #8B9C74 is #84739C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8B9C74

The analogous colors for #8B9C74 are #9C9973 and #759C73. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8B9C74

The triadic colors for #8B9C74 are #738A9C and #9C738A. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8B9C74

These are the darker variations of #8B9C74. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #6F7D5D and #535E46. This progression shows how #8B9C74 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8B9C74

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A2B090 and #B9C4AC. This progression shows how #8B9C74. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8B9C74

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8B9C74. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8B9C74 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8B9C74. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8B9C74 is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 139, 156, 116 and HSL values of 86°, 17%, 53%.

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