Information about #859221 color

#859221 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #859221 belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring High Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(133, 146, 33) (52.2% red, 57.3% green, 12.9% blue), or CMYK 5 / 0 / 44 / 43 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#859221 presents itself as a vivid, lively sunny yellow — one that sits comfortably between light and dark. It is a natural fit for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is just a few steps away from Trendy Green (#7C881A). Nearby in the Register you will also find Immature Green (#8B9C15) and Siskin Sprout Yellow (#7A942E).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(133, 146, 33)), which gives #859221 its character. If you plan to put text on a #859221 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.4:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #859221 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#859221 color variations

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

#859221 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 #859221

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

Trendy Green color link
Trendy Green

#7C881A

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Sushi color link
Sushi

#7C9F2F

Pacifika color link
Pacifika

#778120

Wasabi color link
Wasabi

#849137

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Olive Drab color link
Olive Drab

#6B8E23

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#859221
  • RGB133, 146, 33
  • CMYK5, 0, 44, 43
  • CSSrgb(133, 146, 33)
  • HSL67°, 63%, 35%
  • HSL Precise66.903°, 63.128%, 35.098%
  • HSV67°, 77%, 57%
  • HSB67°, 77%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.522
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.129
  • GLSLvec3(0.522, 0.573, 0.129)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.522, 0.573, 0.129, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.522, 0.573, 0.129)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.2%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB57.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB12.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyHigh Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID859221
  • DECIMAL ID8753697
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01