Information about #8B7B0E color

#8B7B0E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B7B0E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with High Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(139, 123, 14) — 54.5% red, 48.2% green, 5.5% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 6 / 49 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8B7B0E presents itself as a energetic, saturated golden yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Hazel (#8E7618). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Puke Brown (#947706) and Poo (#8F7303).

In RGB terms — rgb(139, 123, 14) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8B7B0E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 4.9:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.3:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8B7B0E color variations

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#8B7B0E 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 #8B7B0E

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

Hazel color link
Hazel

#8E7618

Puke Brown color link
Puke Brown

#947706

Poo color link
Poo

#8F7303

Baby Poop color link
Baby Poop

#937C00

Bistre Brown color link
Bistre Brown

#967117

Olive color link
Olive

#808000

Dark Yellow color link
Dark Yellow

#9B870C

Ugly Brown color link
Ugly Brown

#7D7103

Muddy Brown color link
Muddy Brown

#886806

Trendy Green color link
Trendy Green

#7C881A

Rapeseed Oil color link
Rapeseed Oil

#A17917

#8B7B0E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B7B0E
  • RGB139, 123, 14
  • CMYK0, 6, 49, 45
  • HSL52°, 82%, 30%
  • HSL Precise52.32°, 81.699%, 30%
  • HSV52°, 90%, 55%
  • HSB52°, 90%, 55%
  • HEX ID8B7B0E
  • DECIMAL ID9141006
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB48.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB5.5%
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