Information about #8E8D2E color

#8E8D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8E8D2E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 141, 46) (55.7% red, 55.3% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 0 / 38 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8E8D2E reads as a confidently colored yellow and sits comfortably between light and dark. Expect to see shades like this in balanced palettes where no single element should shout. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Sycamore (#908D39). Nearby in the Register you will also find Kombi (#838931) and Lemon Ginger (#968428).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(142, 141, 46)), which gives #8E8D2E its character. On this background, black text reaches a 6.0:1 contrast ratio (passing WCAG AA); white stays at 3.5:1. No one has named #8E8D2E so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8E8D2E color variations

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

#8E8D2E color tints

Tints look brighter, pastel, and less intense.
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White

#FFFFFF

#8E8D2E color shades

Shades look darker, richer, and more solid.
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#55541B

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#383812

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Black

#000000

#8E8D2E color tones

Tones looks more sophisticated and complex than base colors.
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#85846C

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Grey

#808080

#8E8D2E 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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#8E8D2E 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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#2E308E
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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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#5D2E8E
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#2E608E
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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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#8E5D2E
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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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#2E8E8D
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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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#308E2E
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#2E308E
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#8D2E8E
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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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#2E8E5D
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#2E308E
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#8E2E60
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Nearest named colors to #8E8D2E

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

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Wasabi color link
Wasabi

#849137

Highball color link
Highball

#928C3C

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Old Moss Green color link
Old Moss Green

#867E36

Golden Lime color link
Golden Lime

#9A9739

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Jewelled Yellow color link
Jewelled Yellow

#9A883E

#8E8D2E color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E8D2E
  • RGB142, 141, 46
  • CMYK0, 0, 38, 44
  • HSL59°, 51%, 37%
  • HSL Precise59.375°, 51.064%, 36.863%
  • HSV59°, 68%, 56%
  • HSB59°, 68%, 56%
  • HEX ID8E8D2E
  • DECIMAL ID9342254
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Color Family (Hue)Yellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB55.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
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