Information about #88862B color

#88862B color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #88862B belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(136, 134, 43) (53.3% red, 52.5% green, 16.9% blue), or CMYK 0 / 1 / 36 / 47 for print. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

#88862B presents itself as a clearly saturated sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. In practice it works well for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Kombi (#838931). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Moss Green (#867E36) and Lemon Ginger (#968428).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(136, 134, 43)), which gives #88862B its character. If you plan to put text on a #88862B background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.8:1. No one has named #88862B so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#88862B color variations

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

#88862B 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 #88862B

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

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Wasabi color link
Wasabi

#849137

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Highball color link
Highball

#928C3C

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#88862B
  • RGB136, 134, 43
  • CMYK0, 1, 36, 47
  • CSSrgb(136, 134, 43)
  • HSL59°, 52%, 35%
  • HSL Precise58.71°, 51.955%, 35.098%
  • HSV59°, 68%, 53%
  • HSB59°, 68%, 53%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.533
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.525
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.169
  • GLSLvec3(0.533, 0.525, 0.169)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.533, 0.525, 0.169, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.533, 0.525, 0.169)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB53.3%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB52.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB16.9%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID88862B
  • DECIMAL ID8947243
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01