Information about #8D9565 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8D9565 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(141, 149, 101) — 55.3% red, 58.4% green, 39.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 3 / 0 / 19 / 42. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8D9565 reads as a calm, restrained golden yellow and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Westwood (#909B67). Nearby in the Register you will also find Willow Dye (#8C9E5E) and Moss Green (#8A9A5B).

In RGB terms — rgb(141, 149, 101) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8D9565 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #8D9565 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8D9565 color variations

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#8D9565 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 #8D9565

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

Willow Dye color link
Willow Dye

#8C9E5E

Moss Green color link
Moss Green

#8A9A5B

Woodstock color link
Woodstock

#839C60

Abanakee color link
Abanakee

#928A6D

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Jigsaw color link
Jigsaw

#8EA467

#8D9565 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8D9565
  • RGB141, 149, 101
  • CMYK3, 0, 19, 42
  • HSL70°, 19%, 49%
  • HSL Precise70°, 19.2%, 49.02%
  • HSV70°, 32%, 58%
  • HSB70°, 32%, 58%
  • HEX ID8D9565
  • DECIMAL ID9278821
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB39.6%
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