Information about #86966C color

#86966C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

#86966C falls into the Chartreuse Color FamilyLow Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(134, 150, 108) — 52.5% red, 58.8% green, 42.4% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 6 / 0 / 16 / 41. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#86966C presents itself as a gently muted yellow-green — one that sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. It is a natural fit for balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Bach (#839270). Nearby in the Register you will also find Anemone Green (#888C6C) and Westwood (#909B67).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(134, 150, 108)), which gives #86966C its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.6:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.2:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#86966C color variations

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#86966C 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 #86966C

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

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Amulet color link
Amulet

#7D9D72

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

Woodstock color link
Woodstock

#839C60

Isotonic color link
Isotonic

#8C8B74

Schist color link
Schist

#87876F

Green Grey color link
Green Grey

#77926F

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#86966C
  • RGB134, 150, 108
  • CMYK6, 0, 16, 41
  • CSSrgb(134, 150, 108)
  • HSL83°, 17%, 51%
  • HSL Precise82.857°, 16.667%, 50.588%
  • HSV83°, 28%, 59%
  • HSB83°, 28%, 59%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.588
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.424
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.588, 0.424)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.588, 0.424, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.588, 0.424)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.4%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID86966C
  • DECIMAL ID8820332
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01