Information about #8A956D color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8A956D is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Low Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(138, 149, 109) (54.1% red, 58.4% green, 42.7% blue), or CMYK 4 / 0 / 16 / 42 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8A956D is a softly toned zesty chartreuse that feels open and friendly. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Bach (#839270). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Anemone Green (#888C6C) and Westwood (#909B67).

In RGB terms — rgb(138, 149, 109) — the green channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8A956D background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.6:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. No one has named #8A956D so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8A956D color variations

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#8A956D 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 #8A956D

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

Westwood color link
Westwood

#909B67

Bitter color link
Bitter

#88896C

Isotonic color link
Isotonic

#8C8B74

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Abanakee color link
Abanakee

#928A6D

Techno color link
Techno

#8E886E

Schist color link
Schist

#87876F

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8A956D
  • RGB138, 149, 109
  • CMYK4, 0, 16, 42
  • CSSrgb(138, 149, 109)
  • HSL77°, 16%, 51%
  • HSL Precise76.5°, 15.873%, 50.588%
  • HSV77°, 27%, 58%
  • HSB77°, 27%, 58%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.541
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.584
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.427
  • GLSLvec3(0.541, 0.584, 0.427)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.541, 0.584, 0.427, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.541, 0.584, 0.427)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.1%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB58.4%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB42.7%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyLow Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8A956D
  • DECIMAL ID9082221
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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