Information about #859A42 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #859A42 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 154, 66) (52.2% red, 60.4% green, 25.9% blue), or CMYK 8 / 0 / 35 / 40 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#859A42 is a confidently colored yellow that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Wasabi (#849137). Nearby in the Register you will also find Seedling Sycamore (#76973E) and Moderate Spring Bud (#85A84A).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(133, 154, 66)), which gives #859A42 its character. If you plan to put text on a #859A42 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.7:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.1:1. #859A42 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#859A42 color variations

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#859A42 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 #859A42

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

Wasabi color link
Wasabi

#849137

Camo color link
Camo

#7F8F4E

Awol color link
Awol

#888C4D

Koru color link
Koru

#778E46

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Highball color link
Highball

#928C3C

Pomelo color link
Pomelo

#96A53C

Sushi color link
Sushi

#7C9F2F

#859A42 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#859A42
  • RGB133, 154, 66
  • CMYK8, 0, 35, 40
  • HSL74°, 40%, 43%
  • HSL Precise74.318°, 40%, 43.137%
  • HSV74°, 57%, 60%
  • HSB74°, 57%, 60%
  • HEX ID859A42
  • DECIMAL ID8755778
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.9%
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