Information about #86956F color

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Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #86956F belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(134, 149, 111) (52.5% red, 58.4% green, 43.5% blue), or CMYK 6 / 0 / 15 / 42 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

A softly toned yellow-green, #86956F feels open and friendly. 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 practically indistinguishable from Bach (#839270). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Anemone Green (#888C6C) and Double Lemon Grass (#8B8B74).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(134, 149, 111)), which gives #86956F its character. If you plan to put text on a #86956F background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #86956F so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#86956F color variations

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#86956F 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 #86956F

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

Bach color link
Bach

#839270

Amulet color link
Amulet

#7D9D72

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

Isotonic color link
Isotonic

#8C8B74

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Schist color link
Schist

#87876F

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Sage Green color link
Sage Green

#848B79

Burlap Moss color link
Burlap Moss

#8D907B

#86956F color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#86956F
  • RGB134, 149, 111
  • CMYK6, 0, 15, 42
  • CSSrgb(134, 149, 111)
  • HSL84°, 15%, 51%
  • HSL Precise83.684°, 15.2%, 50.98%
  • HSV84°, 26%, 58%
  • HSB84°, 26%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.584
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.435
  • GLSLvec3(0.525, 0.584, 0.435)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.525, 0.584, 0.435, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.525, 0.584, 0.435)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.5%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID86956F
  • DECIMAL ID8820079
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01