Grayish Yellow

The color #8C8C6E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 140, 110 and HSL values of 60°, 12%, 49%.

Color Values for #8C8C6E

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8C6E. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8C6E
RGB:
rgb(140,140,110) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(60,12%,49%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 21%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8C6E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8C6E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 43.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8C6E

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 #8C8C6E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8C6E

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8C6E

The complementary color for #8C8C6E is #6E6E8C. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8C6E

The analogous colors for #8C8C6E are #8C7D6E and #7D8C6E. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8C6E

The triadic colors for #8C8C6E are #6E8C8C and #8C6E8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8C6E

These are the darker variations of #8C8C6E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707058 and #545442. This progression shows how #8C8C6E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8C6E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A38B and #BABAA8. This progression shows how #8C8C6E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8C6E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8C6E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C8C6E

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8C6E in their visual identity.

#8C8C6E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8C6E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8C6E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 140, 140, 110 and HSL values of 60°, 12%, 49%.

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