Yellow

The color #8E8E49 is a yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 142, 73 and HSL values of 60°, 32%, 42%.

Color Values for #8E8E49

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HEX:
#8E8E49
RGB:
rgb(142,142,73)
HSL:
hsl(60,32%,42%)
CMYK:
cmyk(0%, 0%, 49%, 44%)

Color Composition of #8E8E49

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E8E49. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 55.7%
Blue: 28.6%

Contrast Analysis for #8E8E49

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 #8E8E49

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E8E49

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

Complementary Colors for #8E8E49

The complementary color for #8E8E49 is #49498D. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E8E49

The analogous colors for #8E8E49 are #8D6B49 and #6B8D49. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E8E49

The triadic colors for #8E8E49 are #498D8D and #8D498D. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E8E49

These are the darker variations of #8E8E49. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #72723A and #55552C. This progression shows how #8E8E49 darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E8E49

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5A56D and #BBBB92. This progression shows how #8E8E49. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E8E49

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E8E49. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

Brands that use #8E8E49

Companies and brands that incorporate #8E8E49 in their visual identity.

#8E8E49 Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E8E49. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E8E49 is a yellow with RGB values of 142, 142, 73 and HSL values of 60°, 32%, 42%.

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