Information about #808D6B color

#808D6B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #808D6B is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(128, 141, 107) (50.2% red, 55.3% green, 42% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 13 / 45 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #808D6B reads as a calm, restrained chartreuse and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Bach (#839270). Nearby in the Register you will also find Anemone Green (#888C6C) and Bitter (#88896C).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(128, 141, 107)), which gives #808D6B its character. If you plan to put text on a #808D6B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.5:1. #808D6B has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#808D6B color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#808D6B color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #808D6B

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

Schist color link
Schist

#87876F

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Bandicoot color link
Bandicoot

#878466

Flax Smoke color link
Flax Smoke

#7B8265

Highland color link
Highland

#7A9461

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#808D6B
  • RGB128, 141, 107
  • CMYK5, 0, 13, 45
  • CSSrgb(128, 141, 107)
  • HSL83°, 14%, 49%
  • HSL Precise82.941°, 13.71%, 48.627%
  • HSV83°, 24%, 55%
  • HSB83°, 24%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.502
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.553
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.420
  • GLSLvec3(0.502, 0.553, 0.420)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.502, 0.553, 0.420, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.502, 0.553, 0.420)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB50.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID808D6B
  • DECIMAL ID8424811
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01