Information about #8E7D2E color

#8E7D2E color image

Basic facts about this digital color

The digital color #8E7D2E is classified in the Register under the Yellow Color Family, with Moderate Saturation and Neutral brightness. In numbers: rgb(142, 125, 46) (55.7% red, 49% green, 18% blue), or CMYK 0 / 7 / 38 / 44 for print. Curious how these numbers work? Read our RGB color codes guide.

#8E7D2E is a confidently colored golden yellow 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 just a few steps away from Ventura (#907C38). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Old Moss Green (#867E36) and Lemon Ginger (#968428).

In RGB terms — rgb(142, 125, 46) — the red channel does the heavy lifting here. If you plan to put text on a #8E7D2E background, choose black — the contrast ratio is 5.1:1 (passing WCAG AA), while white manages only 4.1:1. Like most of the 16.7 million digital colors, this one is still waiting for a name — naming it takes a minute.

#8E7D2E color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#8E7D2E 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 #8E7D2E

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

Ventura color link
Ventura

#907C38

Lemon Ginger color link
Lemon Ginger

#968428

Moss color link
Moss

#8B7D3A

Finch Brown color link
Finch Brown

#957B38

Corn Harvest color link
Corn Harvest

#8D702A

Kombi color link
Kombi

#838931

Wanderlust color link
Wanderlust

#88843C

Wood color link
Wood

#966F33

Alibi color link
Alibi

#988422

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#8E7D2E
  • RGB142, 125, 46
  • CMYK0, 7, 38, 44
  • CSSrgb(142, 125, 46)
  • HSL49°, 51%, 37%
  • HSL Precise49.375°, 51.064%, 36.863%
  • HSV49°, 68%, 56%
  • HSB49°, 68%, 56%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.557
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.490
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.180
  • GLSLvec3(0.557, 0.490, 0.180)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.557, 0.490, 0.180, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.557, 0.490, 0.180)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB55.7%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB49%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB18%
  • Color FamilyYellow
  • Saturation FamilyModerate Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX ID8E7D2E
  • DECIMAL ID9338158
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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  • Counting from2025-01-01