Grayish Yellow

The color #8E996E is a grayish yellow that can be used in various design contexts. This color has RGB values of 142, 153, 110 and HSL values of 75°, 17%, 52%.

Color Values for #8E996E

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HEX:
#8E996E
RGB:
rgb(142,153,110) Copied!
HSL:
hsl(75,17%,52%) Copied!
CMYK:
cmyk(7%, 0%, 28%, 40%) Copied!

Color Composition of #8E996E

This visualization shows the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) composition of the color #8E996E. Each bar represents the percentage of that primary color in the final mix.

Red: 55.7%
Green: 60%
Blue: 43.1%

Contrast Analysis for #8E996E

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 #8E996E

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

On Dark Background (Black #000000)

Sample Text in #8E996E

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

Complementary Colors for #8E996E

The complementary color for #8E996E is #7A7099. These colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel and create a striking visual contrast when used together.

Analogous Colors for #8E996E

The analogous colors for #8E996E are #998F70 and #7A9970. These three colors sit next to each other on the color wheel, creating a natural and harmonious color combination.

Triadic Colors for #8E996E

The triadic colors for #8E996E are #708F99 and #99708F. These three colors are evenly spaced around the color wheel, offering a vibrant and balanced color combination.

Shades of #8E996E

These are the darker variations of #8E996E. Shades are created by adding black to the original color, like #727A58 and #555C42. This progression shows how #8E996E darkens from left to right, creating deeper variations of the original color.

Tints of #8E996E

Tints are created by adding white to the original color, like #A5AD8B and #BBC2A8. This progression shows how #8E996E. lightens from left to right, creating softer variations of the original color.

Color Blindness Simulation for #8E996E

These simulations show how people with different types of color blindness might perceive #8E996E. This information is crucial for designing accessible and inclusive color schemes.

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#8E996E Closest Pantone Colors

These are the closest matching Pantone® colors to #8E996E. Click on any color to see detailed Pantone color information.

The color #8E996E is a grayish yellow with RGB values of 142, 153, 110 and HSL values of 75°, 17%, 52%.

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