Yellow

The color #8C9A3D is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 140, 154, 61 and HSL values of 69°, 43%, 42%.

Color Values for #8C9A3D

Below are the different color format representations for #8C9A3D. You can click any value to copy it to your clipboard.

HEX:
#8C9A3D
RGB:
rgb(140,154,61) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(69,43%,42%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(9%, 0%, 60%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8C9A3D

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8C9A3D. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 54.9%
Green: 60.4%
Blue: 23.9%

Contrast Analysis for #8C9A3D

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 #8C9A3D

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8C9A3D

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

Complementary Colors for #8C9A3D

The complementary color for #8C9A3D is #4B3D99. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8C9A3D

The analogous colors for #8C9A3D are #99793D and #5D993D. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8C9A3D

The triadic colors for #8C9A3D are #3D8B99 and #993D8B. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8C9A3D

These are the darker variations of #8C9A3D. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #707B31 and #545C25. This progression shows how #8C9A3D darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8C9A3D

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A3AE64 and #BAC28B. This progression shows how #8C9A3D. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8C9A3D

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8C9A3D. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8C9A3D

Companies and brands that incorporate #8C9A3D in their visual identity.

#8C9A3D Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8C9A3D. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8C9A3D is a yellow with RGB values of 140, 154, 61 and HSL values of 69°, 43%, 42%.

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