Information about #8B9178 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B9178 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 145, 120) (54.5% red, 56.9% green, 47.1% blue), or CMYK 2 / 0 / 10 / 43 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8B9178 reads as a gently muted yellow and carries an easy, daylight feel. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Burlap Moss (#8D907B). Slightly further away sit Double Lemon Grass (#8B8B74) and Isotonic (#8C8B74).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(139, 145, 120)), which gives #8B9178 its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.4:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.3:1. #8B9178 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B9178 color variations

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

#8B9178 color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8B9178 color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#8B9178 color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#888D79

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Grey

#808080

#8B9178 color hues

A hue refers to the basic neighbors of color and is variation of base color on the color wheel.
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#8B9178 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
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#7E7891
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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
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#8A7891
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#787F91
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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
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#918A78
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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
#8B9178
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#788B91
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#91788B
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Tetradic

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

Tetradic color scheme
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#78917E
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#7E7891
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#91788B
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Square

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

Square color scheme
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#7E7891
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Nearest named colors to #8B9178

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

Burlap Moss color link
Burlap Moss

#8D907B

Double Lemon Grass color link
Double Lemon Grass

#8B8B74

Isotonic color link
Isotonic

#8C8B74

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Rusty Celadon color link
Rusty Celadon

#898A74

Sterling color link
Sterling

#8B8B7E

Sage Green color link
Sage Green

#848B79

Half Stonewall color link
Half Stonewall

#938D7B

Quarter Talisman color link
Quarter Talisman

#8E877B

Ravine color link
Ravine

#848A7D

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Eighth Mondo color link
Eighth Mondo

#938A7D

#8B9178 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B9178
  • RGB139, 145, 120
  • CMYK2, 0, 10, 43
  • HSL74°, 10%, 52%
  • HSL Precise74.4°, 10.204%, 51.961%
  • HSV74°, 17%, 57%
  • HSB74°, 17%, 57%
  • HEX ID8B9178
  • DECIMAL ID9146744
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB56.9%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB47.1%
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