#8c972a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8c972a is composed of 54.9% red, 59.2% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7.3% cyan, 0% magenta, 72.2% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 66.1 degrees, a saturation of 56.5% and a lightness of 37.8%. #8c972a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #192f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 7
    • M 0
    • Y 72
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#8c972a color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#8c972a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8c972a has RGB values of R:140, G:151, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.07, M:0, Y:0.72, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9213738.

Hex triplet 8c972a #8c972a
RGB Decimal 140, 151, 42 rgb(140,151,42)
RGB Percent 54.9, 59.2, 16.5 rgb(54.9%,59.2%,16.5%)
CMYK 7, 0, 72, 41
HSL 66.1°, 56.5, 37.8 hsl(66.1,56.5%,37.8%)
HSV (or HSB) 66.1°, 72.2, 59.2
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 59.777, -18.24, 52.902
XYZ 22.3, 27.876, 6.396
xyY 0.394, 0.493, 27.876
CIE-LCH 59.777, 55.958, 109.024
CIE-LUV 59.777, -2.932, 60.228
Hunter-Lab 52.798, -17.005, 29.776
Binary 10001100, 10010111, 00101010

Color Schemes with #8c972a

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Alternatives to #8c972a

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#8c972a Preview

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8c972a;}
.background {background-color:#8c972a;}
.border {border:1px solid #8c972a;}

Shades and Tints of #8c972a

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, #0c0d04 is the darkest color, while #fefefd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8c972a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #63635e is the less saturated color, while #aabc05 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8c972a 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
  • #878787 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #888a74 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69633 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98e3b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9d929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9d962f Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89135 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #969473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population