#8A9A70 Color Meaning and Information

#8A9A70 Color Information

#8A9A70 RGB value is (138, 154, 112). The hex color red value is 138, green is 154, and blue is 112. Its HSL format shows a hue of 83°, saturation of 17 percent, and lightness of52 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 27 percent, 40percent.

#8A9A70

rgb(138, 154, 112)

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#8A9A70 Color Meaning

Color #8A9A70 signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #8A9A70 muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #8A9A70 bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #8A9A70 appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #8A9A70 symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #8A9A70 represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #8A9A70 when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A9A70 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

#8A9A70

RGB

rgb(138, 154, 112)

HSL

hsl(83°, 17%, 52%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 0%, 27%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(83°, 27%, 60%)

XYZ

24.9615 29.6843 19.7433

Yxy

29.6843 0.3356 0.3990

Hunter Lab

54.4833 -1.6475 2.0199

CIE-Lab

61.3809 -13.3438 20.2145

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green154 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue112 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow27 / 100 (27%)

27%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#8A9A70 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

#8A9A70 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 #8A9A70 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:#8A9A70

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 #8A9A70 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

#8A9A70

protanopia

#91917a

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A9A70;

Text Color

color: #8A9A70;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A9A70;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A9A7040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A9A70;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A9A70 0%, #515b41 100%);

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Find out the colors closely related to #8A9A70 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.