Information about #86897F color

#86897F color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #86897F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(134, 137, 127) (52.5% red, 53.7% green, 49.8% blue), or CMYK 1 / 0 / 4 / 46 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#86897F presents itself as a softly muted neutral grey — one that feels open and friendly. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Ravine (#848A7D). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Titanium (#878681) and Double Delta (#83857F).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(134, 137, 127)), which gives #86897F its character. If you plan to put text on a #86897F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.6:1. No one has named #86897F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#86897F color variations

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#86897F 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 #86897F

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

Ravine color link
Ravine

#848A7D

Titanium color link
Titanium

#878681

Double Delta color link
Double Delta

#83857F

Sterling color link
Sterling

#8B8B7E

Middle Grey color link
Middle Grey

#8B8680

Jumbo color link
Jumbo

#878785

Sage Green color link
Sage Green

#848B79

Grey Granite color link
Grey Granite

#808782

Ricochet color link
Ricochet

#848484

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#86897F
  • RGB134, 137, 127
  • CMYK1, 0, 4, 46
  • CSSrgb(134, 137, 127)
  • HSL78°, 4%, 52%
  • HSL Precise78°, 4.065%, 51.765%
  • HSV78°, 7%, 54%
  • HSB78°, 7%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.537
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.498
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.537, 0.498)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.537, 0.498, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.537, 0.498)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB53.7%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB49.8%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID86897F
  • DECIMAL ID8817023
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01