Information about #8A812E color

#8A812E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8A812E belongs to the Yellow Color Family, featuring Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 129, 46) (54.1% red, 50.6% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 4 / 36 / 46 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A812E presents itself as a clearly saturated sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for versatile mid-ground roles, from cards to secondary buttons. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Old Moss Green (#867E36). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Kombi (#838931) and Moss (#8B7D3A).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(138, 129, 46)), which gives #8A812E its character. Accessibility-wise, black text works best on #8A812E: 5.3:1 contrast (passing WCAG AA) versus 4.0:1 for white. #8A812E has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8A812E color variations

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#8A812E 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 #8A812E

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

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Pesto color link
Pesto

#7C7631

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A812E
  • RGB138, 129, 46
  • CMYK0, 4, 36, 46
  • CSSrgb(138, 129, 46)
  • HSL54°, 50%, 36%
  • HSL Precise54.13°, 50%, 36.078%
  • HSV54°, 67%, 54%
  • HSB54°, 67%, 54%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.506, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.506, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.506, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB50.6%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8A812E
  • DECIMAL ID9077038
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
  • Seen by search & AI crawlers11 times
  • Counting from2025-01-01