Information about #8CB71F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8CB71F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(140, 183, 31) (54.9% red, 71.8% green, 12.2% blue), or CMYK 17 / 0 / 60 / 28 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

A energetic, saturated chartreuse, #8CB71F sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Dark Lemon Lime (#8BBE1B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Sickly Green (#94B21C) and Icky Green (#8FAE22).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(140, 183, 31)), which gives #8CB71F its character. If you plan to put text on a #8CB71F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 8.9:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.4:1. #8CB71F has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8CB71F color variations

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#8CB71F 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 #8CB71F

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

Sickly Green color link
Sickly Green

#94B21C

Icky Green color link
Icky Green

#8FAE22

Impromptu color link
Impromptu

#9BB123

Limelight color link
Limelight

#99AD25

Pea Green color link
Pea Green

#8EAB12

Lima color link
Lima

#7AAC21

Sick Green color link
Sick Green

#9DB92C

Gross Green color link
Gross Green

#A0BF16

Citron color link
Citron

#9FA91F

Dizzy Lizzy color link
Dizzy Lizzy

#81CA2B

#8CB71F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8CB71F
  • RGB140, 183, 31
  • CMYK17, 0, 60, 28
  • HSL77°, 71%, 42%
  • HSL Precise76.974°, 71.028%, 41.961%
  • HSV77°, 83%, 72%
  • HSB77°, 83%, 72%
  • HEX ID8CB71F
  • DECIMAL ID9221919
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB71.8%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.2%
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