Yellow

The color #8C8D42 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 141, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 36%, 41%.

Color Values for #8C8D42

Below are the different color format representations for #8C8D42. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C8D42
RGB:
rgb(140,141,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(61,36%,41%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(1%, 0%, 53%, 45%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C8D42

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C8D42. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 55.3%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C8D42

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 #8C8D42

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C8D42

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

Complementary Colors for #8C8D42

The complementary color for #8C8D42 is #44438E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C8D42

The analogous colors for #8C8D42 are #8E6A43 and #678E43. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C8D42

The triadic colors for #8C8D42 are #438D8E and #8E438D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C8D42

These are the darker variations of #8C8D42. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707135 and #545528. This progression shows how #8C8D42 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C8D42

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3A468 and #BABB8E. This progression shows how #8C8D42. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C8D42

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C8D42. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C8D42

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C8D42 in their visual identity.

#8C8D42 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C8D42. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C8D42 is a yellow with RGB values of 140, 141, 66 and HSL values of 61°, 36%, 41%.

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