Information about #8B996A color

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Basic facts about this digital color

#8B996A falls into the Chartreuse Color Family — Low Saturation, Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(139, 153, 106) — 54.5% red, 60% green, 41.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 5 / 0 / 18 / 40. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8B996A presents itself as a softly toned yellow-green — one that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is a hair away from Westwood (#909B67). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Jigsaw (#8EA467) and Bach (#839270).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(139, 153, 106)), which gives #8B996A its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8B996A: 6.9:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 3.1:1 for white. #8B996A has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8B996A color variations

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

#8B996A color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8B996A color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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Black

#000000

#8B996A color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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Grey

#808080

#8B996A 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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#8B996A 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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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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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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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
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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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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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Nearest named colors to #8B996A

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

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Jigsaw color link
Jigsaw

#8EA467

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Willow Dye color link
Willow Dye

#8C9E5E

Malachite Green color link
Malachite Green

#97976F

Woodstock color link
Woodstock

#839C60

Anemone Green color link
Anemone Green

#888C6C

Moss Green color link
Moss Green

#8A9A5B

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Double Hillary color link
Double Hillary

#978E69

Seagrass color link
Seagrass

#86A475

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

#8B996A color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B996A
  • RGB139, 153, 106
  • CMYK5, 0, 18, 40
  • HSL78°, 19%, 51%
  • HSL Precise77.872°, 18.725%, 50.784%
  • HSV78°, 31%, 60%
  • HSB78°, 31%, 60%
  • HEX ID8B996A
  • DECIMAL ID9148778
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB60%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB41.6%
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