#8b972e Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8b972e is composed of 54.5% red, 59.2% green and 18% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 7.9% cyan, 0% magenta, 69.5% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 66.9 degrees, a saturation of 53.3% and a lightness of 38.6%. #8b972e color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff5c with #172f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 55
    • G 59
    • B 18
    RGB color chart
    • C 8
    • M 0
    • Y 70
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#8b972e color description : Dark moderate yellow.

#8b972e Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8b972e has RGB values of R:139, G:151, B:46 and CMYK values of C:0.08, M:0, Y:0.7, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9148206.

Hex triplet 8b972e #8b972e
RGB Decimal 139, 151, 46 rgb(139,151,46)
RGB Percent 54.5, 59.2, 18 rgb(54.5%,59.2%,18%)
CMYK 8, 0, 70, 41
HSL 66.9°, 53.3, 38.6 hsl(66.9,53.3%,38.6%)
HSV (or HSB) 66.9°, 69.5, 59.2
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 59.725, -18.447, 51.271
XYZ 22.207, 27.82, 6.784
xyY 0.391, 0.49, 27.82
CIE-LCH 59.725, 54.489, 109.788
CIE-LUV 59.725, -3.629, 59.111
Hunter-Lab 52.744, -17.148, 29.295
Binary 10001011, 10010111, 00101110

Color Schemes with #8b972e

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Alternatives to #8b972e

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#8b972e Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8b972e

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8b972e;}
.background {background-color:#8b972e;}
.border {border:1px solid #8b972e;}

Shades and Tints of #8b972e

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, #010100 is the darkest color, while #f9fbf1 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8b972e

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #686a5b is the less saturated color, while #aec401 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8b972e 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
  • #888a75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a69537 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b88e3e Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9c929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9c9633 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a89138 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #959474 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population