Information about #8C9281 color

#8C9281 color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #8C9281 belongs to the Chartreuse Color Family, featuring Desaturated and Light brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(140, 146, 129) — 54.9% red, 57.3% green, 50.6% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 2 / 0 / 7 / 43. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #8C9281 reads as a quiet, subdued grey and sits on the lighter side of the spectrum. Designers typically reach for tones like this for understated, calm designs that favor harmony over drama. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Burlap Moss (#8D907B). Nearby in the Register you will also find Washed Green (#909782) and Half Cobblestone (#928F84).

Technically, the mix leans on its green channel (rgb(140, 146, 129)), which gives #8C9281 its character. If you plan to put text on a #8C9281 background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 6.5:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 3.2:1. #8C9281 has no official name yet. If this shade means something to you, you can be the one to name it.

#8C9281 color variations

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#8C9281 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 #8C9281

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

Burlap Moss color link
Burlap Moss

#8D907B

Washed Green color link
Washed Green

#909782

Sterling color link
Sterling

#8B8B7E

Half Tapa color link
Half Tapa

#929288

Stack color link
Stack

#8A8F8A

Artichoke color link
Artichoke

#8F9779

Bluegrass color link
Bluegrass

#839783

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8C9281
  • RGB140, 146, 129
  • CMYK2, 0, 7, 43
  • CSSrgb(140, 146, 129)
  • HSL81°, 7%, 54%
  • HSL Precise81.176°, 7.234%, 53.922%
  • HSV81°, 12%, 57%
  • HSB81°, 12%, 57%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.549
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.573
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.506
  • GLSLvec3(0.549, 0.573, 0.506)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.549, 0.573, 0.506, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.549, 0.573, 0.506)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB54.9%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB57.3%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB50.6%
  • Color FamilyChartreuse
  • Saturation FamilyDesaturated
  • Lightness FamilyLight
  • HEX ID8C9281
  • DECIMAL ID9212545
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01