#8F8B6F Color Meaning and Information

#8F8B6F Color Information

#8F8B6F RGB value is (143, 139, 111). The hex color red value is 143, green is 139, and blue is 111. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 22 percent, 44 percent.

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#8F8B6F Color Meaning

Color #8F8B6F conveys deep muted warmth, subtle grounding, and understated sophistication. Its olive-toned yellow evokes aged sunlight and reflective calm. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon4 (#8F8B6F) promotes focus, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #8F8B6F provides a strong neutral accent in earthy or muted palettes, adding visual depth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #8F8B6F represents maturity, calm strength, and quiet vitality. Spiritually, color #8F8B6F fosters inner stability, mindful contemplation, and enduring balance. Across cultures, #8F8B6F is tied to rustic elegance, natural heritage, and grounded aesthetic principles.

Color Conversion

Convert #8F8B6F 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

#8F8B6F

RGB

rgb(143, 139, 111)

HSL

hsl(52°, 13%, 50%)

CMYK

cmyk(0%, 3%, 22%, 44%)

HSV

hsv(52°, 22%, 56%)

XYZ

23.4296 25.4526 18.7169

Yxy

25.4526 0.3466 0.3765

Hunter Lab

50.4506 -0.3576 1.3379

CIE-Lab

57.5137 -3.3641 15.5436

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red143 / 255 (56%)

56%

Green139 / 255 (55%)

55%

Blue111 / 255 (44%)

44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)

Magenta3 / 100 (3%)

Yellow22 / 100 (22%)

22%

Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)

44%

Color Variations

#8F8B6F 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

#8F8B6F 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 #8F8B6F 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:#8F8B6F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.45:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.45:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8F8B6F 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

#8F8B6F

protanopia

#8d8d76

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8F8B6F;

Text Color

color: #8F8B6F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8F8B6F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8F8B6F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8F8B6F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8F8B6F 0%, #555342 100%);

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