#8b9217 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b9217 is composed of 54.5% red, 57.3% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 4.8% cyan, 0% magenta, 84.2% yellow and 42.7% black. It has a hue angle of 63.4 degrees, a saturation of 72.8% and a lightness of 33.1%. #8b9217 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #172500. Closest websafe color is: #999900.

    • R 55
    • G 57
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 5
    • M 0
    • Y 84
    • K 43
    CMYK color chart

#8b9217 color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#8b9217 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b9217 has RGB values of R:139, G:146, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.05, M:0, Y:0.84, K:0.43. Its decimal value is 9146903.

Hex triplet 8b9217 #8b9217
RGB Decimal 139, 146, 23 rgb(139,146,23)
RGB Percent 54.5, 57.3, 9 rgb(54.5%,57.3%,9%)
CMYK 5, 0, 84, 43
HSL 63.4°, 72.8, 33.1 hsl(63.4,72.8%,33.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 63.4°, 84.2, 57.3
Web Safe 999900 #999900
CIE-LAB 58.14, -16.91, 57.474
XYZ 21.081, 26.109, 4.74
xyY 0.406, 0.503, 26.109
CIE-LCH 58.14, 59.91, 106.395
CIE-LUV 58.14, -0.248, 62.019
Hunter-Lab 51.097, -15.776, 30.268
Binary 10001011, 10010010, 00010111

Color Schemes with #8b9217

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Alternatives to #8b9217

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#8b9217 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b9217

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CSS codes
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.border {border:1px solid #8b9217;}

Shades and Tints of #8b9217

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #0a0a02 is the darkest color, while #fefef8 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b9217

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #575852 is the less saturated color, while #9ca603 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b9217 is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #828282 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #84856d Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a39221 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b58a2b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9b8d97 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9a921d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a58d23 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #958f69 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population