Grayish Yellow

The color #8C997B is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 153, 123 and HSL values of 86°, 13%, 54%.

Color Values for #8C997B

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HEX:
#8C997B
RGB:
rgb(140,153,123) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(86,13%,54%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(8%, 0%, 20%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C997B

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C997B. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 60%
Blue: 48.2%

Contrast Analysis for #8C997B

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 #8C997B

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C997B

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

Complementary Colors for #8C997B

The complementary color for #8C997B is #887A99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C997B

The analogous colors for #8C997B are #99977A and #7C997A. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C997B

The triadic colors for #8C997B are #7A8C99 and #997A8C. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C997B

These are the darker variations of #8C997B. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707A62 and #545C4A. This progression shows how #8C997B darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C997B

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3AD95 and #BAC2B0. This progression shows how #8C997B. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C997B

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C997B. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8C997B Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C997B. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C997B is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 140, 153, 123 and HSL values of 86°, 13%, 54%.

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