Yellow

The color #8C9942 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 153, 66 and HSL values of 69°, 40%, 43%.

Color Values for #8C9942

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HEX:
#8C9942
RGB:
rgb(140,153,66) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,40%,43%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 0%, 57%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C9942

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C9942. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 60%
Blue: 25.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C9942

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 #8C9942

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C9942

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

Complementary Colors for #8C9942

The complementary color for #8C9942 is #4F429A. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C9942

The analogous colors for #8C9942 are #9A7B42 and #609A42. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C9942

The triadic colors for #8C9942 are #428C9A and #9A428C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C9942

These are the darker variations of #8C9942. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707A35 and #545C28. This progression shows how #8C9942 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C9942

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3AD68 and #BAC28E. This progression shows how #8C9942. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C9942

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C9942. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C9942

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C9942 in their visual identity.

#8C9942 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C9942. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C9942 is a yellow with RGB values of 140, 153, 66 and HSL values of 69°, 40%, 43%.

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