#8b9717 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b9717 is composed of 54.5% red, 59.2% green and 9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 84.8% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 65.6 degrees, a saturation of 73.6% and a lightness of 34.1%. #8b9717 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff2e with #172f00. Closest websafe color is: #999900.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 9
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 85
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#8b9717 color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#8b9717 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b9717 has RGB values of R:139, G:151, B:23 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.85, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9148183.

Hex triplet 8b9717 #8b9717
RGB Decimal 139, 151, 23 rgb(139,151,23)
RGB Percent 54.5, 59.2, 9 rgb(54.5%,59.2%,9%)
CMYK 8, 0, 85, 41
HSL 65.6°, 73.6, 34.1 hsl(65.6,73.6%,34.1%)
HSV (or HSB) 65.6°, 84.8, 59.2
Web Safe 999900 #999900
CIE-LAB 59.602, -19.489, 58.719
XYZ 21.869, 27.684, 5.002
xyY 0.401, 0.507, 27.684
CIE-LCH 59.602, 61.869, 108.361
CIE-LUV 59.602, -3.387, 64.101
Hunter-Lab 52.616, -17.888, 31.194
Binary 10001011, 10010111, 00010111

Color Schemes with #8b9717

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Alternatives to #8b9717

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#8b9717 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b9717

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CSS codes
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Shades and Tints of #8b9717

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, #0e0f02 is the darkest color, while #fefffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b9717

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #5a5b53 is the less saturated color, while #9bab03 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b9717 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
  • #858585 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #86896f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a79521 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98e2c Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9c929c Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c961d Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89124 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #96936c Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population