#8cb42a Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8cb42a is composed of 54.9% red, 70.6% green and 16.5% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 22.2% cyan, 0% magenta, 76.7% yellow and 29.4% black. It has a hue angle of 77.4 degrees, a saturation of 62.2% and a lightness of 43.5%. #8cb42a color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff54 with #196900. Closest websafe color is: #99cc33.

    • R 55
    • G 71
    • B 16
    RGB color chart
    • C 22
    • M 0
    • Y 77
    • K 29
    CMYK color chart

#8cb42a color description : Strong green.

#8cb42a Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8cb42a has RGB values of R:140, G:180, B:42 and CMYK values of C:0.22, M:0, Y:0.77, K:0.29. Its decimal value is 9221162.

Hex triplet 8cb42a #8cb42a
RGB Decimal 140, 180, 42 rgb(140,180,42)
RGB Percent 54.9, 70.6, 16.5 rgb(54.9%,70.6%,16.5%)
CMYK 22, 0, 77, 29
HSL 77.4°, 62.2, 43.5 hsl(77.4,62.2%,43.5%)
HSV (or HSB) 77.4°, 76.7, 70.6
Web Safe 99cc33 #99cc33
CIE-LAB 68.303, -32.459, 61.071
XYZ 27.554, 38.385, 8.148
xyY 0.372, 0.518, 38.385
CIE-LCH 68.303, 69.161, 117.991
CIE-LUV 68.303, -19.776, 72.781
Hunter-Lab 61.955, -29.036, 35.572
Binary 10001100, 10110100, 00101010

Color Schemes with #8cb42a

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Alternatives to #8cb42a

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#8cb42a Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8cb42a

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8cb42a;}
.background {background-color:#8cb42a;}
.border {border:1px solid #8cb42a;}

Shades and Tints of #8cb42a

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, #040501 is the darkest color, while #fafcf4 is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8cb42a

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #6f706e is the less saturated color, while #9ad608 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8cb42a 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
  • #989898 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #969e82 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #bfab31 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #d3a33f Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #a2acb8 Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #acae2e Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #b9a937 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #9aaf84 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population