Grayish Orange

The color #8E8C73 is a grayish orange that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 140, 115 and HSL values of 56°, 11%, 50%.

Color Values for #8E8C73

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HEX:
#8E8C73
RGB:
rgb(142,140,115) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(56,11%,50%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 44%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E8C73

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8C73. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 54.9%
Blue: 45.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8C73

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 #8E8C73

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8C73

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8C73

The complementary color for #8E8C73 is #71738E. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8C73

The analogous colors for #8E8C73 are #8E7E71 and #818E71. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8C73

The triadic colors for #8E8C73 are #718E8C and #8C718E. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8C73

These are the darker variations of #8E8C73. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72705C and #555445. This progression shows how #8E8C73 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8C73

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A38F and #BBBAAB. This progression shows how #8E8C73. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8C73

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8C73. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E8C73 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8C73. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8C73 is a grayish orange with RGB values of 142, 140, 115 and HSL values of 56°, 11%, 50%.

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