#8e972b Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #8e972b is composed of 55.7% red, 59.2% green and 16.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 6% cyan, 0% magenta, 71.5% yellow and 40.8% black. It has a hue angle of 65 degrees, a saturation of 55.7% and a lightness of 38%. #8e972b color hex could be obtained by blending #ffff56 with #1d2f00. Closest websafe color is: #999933.

    • R 56
    • G 59
    • B 17
    RGB color chart
    • C 6
    • M 0
    • Y 72
    • K 41
    CMYK color chart

#8e972b color description : Dark yellow [Olive tone].

#8e972b Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #8e972b has RGB values of R:142, G:151, B:43 and CMYK values of C:0.06, M:0, Y:0.72, K:0.41. Its decimal value is 9344811.

Hex triplet 8e972b #8e972b
RGB Decimal 142, 151, 43 rgb(142,151,43)
RGB Percent 55.7, 59.2, 16.9 rgb(55.7%,59.2%,16.9%)
CMYK 6, 0, 72, 41
HSL 65°, 55.7, 38 hsl(65,55.7%,38%)
HSV (or HSB) 65°, 71.5, 59.2
Web Safe 999933 #999933
CIE-LAB 59.942, -17.309, 52.738
XYZ 22.658, 28.059, 6.508
xyY 0.396, 0.49, 28.059
CIE-LCH 59.942, 55.506, 108.171
CIE-LUV 59.942, -1.649, 60.008
Hunter-Lab 52.97, -16.345, 29.795
Binary 10001110, 10010111, 00101011

Color Schemes with #8e972b

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#8e972b Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #8e972b

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CSS codes
.text {color:#8e972b;}
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.border {border:1px solid #8e972b;}

Shades and Tints of #8e972b

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, #0d0e04 is the darkest color, while #fefffd is the lightest one.

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Tones of #8e972b

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #62635f is the less saturated color, while #adbc06 is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #8e972b 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
  • #888888 Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #898b75 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #a79634 Protanopia 1% of men
  • #b98f3b Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #9e929d Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #9e9631 Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #a99235 Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #989473 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population