Information about #8BB970 color

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Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8BB970 is classified in the Register under the Chartreuse Color Family, with Mild Saturation and Light brightness. In numbers: rgb(139, 185, 112) (54.5% red, 72.5% green, 43.9% blue), or CMYK 18 / 0 / 29 / 27 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

The color #8BB970 reads as a mildly saturated yellow-green and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Expect to see shades like this in understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is very close to Lichen (#8FB67B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Dollar Bill (#85BB65) and Pistachio (#93C572).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(139, 185, 112)), which gives #8BB970 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8BB970 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 9.3:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while white manages only 2.3:1. Out of 16,777,216 possible colors, #8BB970 is still unnamed — it can be claimed and named in The Official Register of Color Names.

#8BB970 color variations

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#8BB970 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 #8BB970

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

Lichen color link
Lichen

#8FB67B

Dollar Bill color link
Dollar Bill

#85BB65

Pistachio color link
Pistachio

#93C572

Olivine color link
Olivine

#9AB973

Asparagus color link
Asparagus

#87A96B

Faded Green color link
Faded Green

#7BB274

Iguana Green color link
Iguana Green

#9CB071

Bud Green color link
Bud Green

#7BB661

Seagrass color link
Seagrass

#86A475

Green Peas color link
Green Peas

#89C35C

#8BB970 color backgrounds & wallpapers

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Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8BB970
  • RGB139, 185, 112
  • CMYK18, 0, 29, 27
  • CSSrgb(139, 185, 112)
  • HSL98°, 34%, 58%
  • HSL Precise97.808°, 34.272%, 58.235%
  • HSV98°, 39%, 73%
  • HSB98°, 39%, 73%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.545
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.725
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.439
  • GLSLvec3(0.545, 0.725, 0.439)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.545, 0.725, 0.439, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.545, 0.725, 0.439)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.5%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB72.5%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB43.9%
  • Color Family (Hue)Chartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyMild Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8BB970
  • DECIMAL ID9156976
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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