Color swatch image showing #808009 with RGB(128,128,9) values

#808009 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #808009 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#808009 Color Information

#808009 RGB value is (128, 128, 9). The hex color red value is 128, green is 128, and blue is 9. Its HSL format shows a hue of 60°, saturation of 87 percent, and lightness of 27 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 0 percent, 93 percent, 50 percent.

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#808009 Color Meaning

Color #808009 balances aggression and neutrality. #808009 mid-tone green-brown originated in military uniforms for its camouflage properties, yet evolved into a symbol of uneasy peace—think #808009 branches held by weary negotiators. Color #808009 doesn’t soothe like sky blue or energize like emerald; #808009 steadies. #808009 acknowledges conflict while choosing restraint. Its psychological effect is complex: #808009 calms through familiarity, not purity. Environmental studies show that #808009 tones reduce perceived threat in high-stress environments (e.g., hospitals, transit hubs) because they mimic natural, non-floral foliage—suggesting survival, not beauty. Color #808009 feels pragmatic, not poetic. In contemporary design, #808009 signals eco-consciousness without idealism. Brands use color #808009 to communicate resilience, adaptability, and grounded ethics—avoiding the greenwashing connotations of brighter greens. #808009’s the color of real sustainability: hard-won, not pretty.

Color Conversion

Convert #808009 across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#808009
RGB
rgb(128, 128, 9)
HSL
hsl(60°, 87%, 27%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 0%, 93%, 50%)
HSV
hsv(60°, 93%, 50%)
XYZ
16.6706 20.0473 3.2493
Yxy
20.0473 0.4171 0.5016
Hunter Lab
44.7742 -0.9923 2.4519
CIE-Lab
51.8906 -12.7505 55.0172

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Green128 / 255 (50%)
50%
Blue9 / 255 (4%)

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow93 / 100 (93%)
93%
Key (Black)50 / 100 (50%)
50%

Color Variations

#808009 harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#808009 harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #808009 for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#808009

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

4.19:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #808009 appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#808009

protanopia

#808026

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #808009;

Text Color

color: #808009;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #808009;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #80800940;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #808009;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #808009 0%, #515106 100%);

#808009 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #808009 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.