Information about #8B7D40 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8B7D40 is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Neutral brightness. Its exact recipe is rgb(139, 125, 64) — 54.5% red, 49% green, 25.1% blue — and for print it converts to CMYK 0 / 5 / 29 / 45. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8B7D40 presents itself as a moderately toned sunny yellow — one that holds a balanced mid-tone. It is a natural fit for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is practically indistinguishable from Moss (#8B7D3A). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Wanderlust (#88843C) and Ventura (#907C38).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(139, 125, 64)), which gives #8B7D40 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8B7D40 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. No one has named #8B7D40 so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#8B7D40 color variations

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#8B7D40 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 #8B7D40

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

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Drab color link
Drab

#828344

Solid Gold color link
Solid Gold

#927748

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Bullwhip color link
Bullwhip

#8F7040

Driftwood color link
Driftwood

#8F6F48

Highball color link
Highball

#928C3C

Gold Fusion color link
Gold Fusion

#85754E

Sycamore color link
Sycamore

#908D39

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8B7D40
  • RGB139, 125, 64
  • CMYK0, 5, 29, 45
  • CSSrgb(139, 125, 64)
  • HSL49°, 37%, 40%
  • HSL Precise48.8°, 36.946%, 39.804%
  • HSV49°, 54%, 55%
  • HSB49°, 54%, 55%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.251
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.490, 0.251)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.490, 0.251, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.490, 0.251)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB25.1%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8B7D40
  • DECIMAL ID9141568
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01