#8A9A6C Color Meaning and Information

#8A9A6C Color Information

#8A9A6C RGB value is (138, 154, 108). The hex color red value is 138, green is 154, and blue is 108. Its HSL format shows a hue of 81°, saturation of 19 percent, and lightness of 51 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 30 percent, 40 percent.

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#8A9A6C Color Meaning

Color #8A9A6C signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #8A9A6C muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #8A9A6C bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #8A9A6C appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #8A9A6C symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #8A9A6C represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #8A9A6C when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A9A6C 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

#8A9A6C

RGB

rgb(138, 154, 108)

HSL

hsl(81°, 19%, 51%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 0%, 30%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(81°, 30%, 60%)

XYZ

24.7436 29.5972 18.5961

Yxy

29.5972 0.3392 0.4058

Hunter Lab

54.4033 -1.7134 2.1857

CIE-Lab

61.3051 -13.9514 22.3203

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green154 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue108 / 255 (42%)

42%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow30 / 100 (30%)

30%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#8A9A6C 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

#8A9A6C 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 #8A9A6C 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.

Foreground:#FFFFFF

Background:#8A9A6C

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.03:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.03:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.03:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A9A6C 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

#8A9A6C

protanopia

#919177

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A9A6C;

Text Color

color: #8A9A6C;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A9A6C;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A9A6C40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A9A6C;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A9A6C 0%, #515b3e 100%);

Related Colors

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