#8cb159 Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8cb159 is composed of 54.9% red, 69.4% green and 34.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 20.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 49.7% yellow and 30.6% black. It has a hue angle of 85.2 degrees, a saturation of 36.1% and a lightness of 52.2%. #8cb159 color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffb2 with #196300. Closest websafe color is: #999966.

    • R 55
    • G 69
    • B 35
    RGB color chart
    • C 21
    • M 0
    • Y 50
    • K 31
    CMYK color chart

#8cb159 color description : Dark moderate green.

#8cb159 Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8cb159 has RGB values of R:140, G:177, B:89 and CMYK values of C:0.21, M:0, Y:0.5, K:0.31. Its decimal value is 9220441.

Hex triplet 8cb159 #8cb159
RGB Decimal 140, 177, 89 rgb(140,177,89)
RGB Percent 54.9, 69.4, 34.9 rgb(54.9%,69.4%,34.9%)
CMYK 21, 0, 50, 31
HSL 85.2°, 36.1, 52.2 hsl(85.2,36.1%,52.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 85.2°, 49.7, 69.4
Web Safe 999966 #999966
CIE-LAB 67.829, -27.298, 40.686
XYZ 28.34, 37.74, 15.242
xyY 0.348, 0.464, 37.74
CIE-LCH 67.829, 48.995, 123.86
CIE-LUV 67.829, -18.309, 54.886
Hunter-Lab 61.433, -25.164, 28.293
Binary 10001100, 10110001, 01011001

Color Schemes with #8cb159

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Alternatives to #8cb159

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#8cb159 Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8cb159

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8cb159;}
.background {background-color:#8cb159;}
.border {border:1px solid #8cb159;}

Shades and Tints of #8cb159

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, #060704 is the darkest color, while #fbfcf9 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8cb159

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #868b7f is the less saturated color, while #98fc0e is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8cb159 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
  • #9c9c9c Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #99a08f Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #baaa5d Protanopia 1% of men
  • #cca267 Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9fabb7 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #a9ac5c Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b5a762 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #98ad95 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population