Color swatch image showing #8F8B72 with RGB(143,139,114) values
Color swatch image showing #8F8B72 with RGB(143,139,114) values

#8F8B72 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8F8B72 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8F8B72 Color Information

#8F8B72 RGB value is (143, 139, 114). The hex color red value is 143, green is 139, and blue is 114. Its HSL format shows a hue of 52°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 50 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 3 percent, 20 percent, 44 percent.

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#8F8B72 Color Meaning

Color #8F8B72 conveys deep muted warmth, subtle grounding, and understated sophistication. Its olive-toned yellow evokes aged sunlight and reflective calm. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon4 (#8F8B72) promotes focus, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, color #8F8B72 provides a strong neutral accent in earthy or muted palettes, adding visual depth without overwhelming. Symbolically, #8F8B72 represents maturity, calm strength, and quiet vitality. Spiritually, color #8F8B72 fosters inner stability, mindful contemplation, and enduring balance. Across cultures, #8F8B72 is tied to rustic elegance, natural heritage, and grounded aesthetic principles.

Color Conversion

Convert #8F8B72 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
#8F8B72
RGB
rgb(143, 139, 114)
HSL
hsl(52°, 11%, 50%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 3%, 20%, 44%)
HSV
hsv(52°, 20%, 56%)
XYZ
23.5976 25.5198 19.6017
Yxy
25.5198 0.3434 0.3714
Hunter Lab
50.5171 -0.3091 1.2188
CIE-Lab
57.5784 -2.8951 13.9297

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Green139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Blue114 / 255 (45%)
45%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta3 / 100 (3%)
Yellow20 / 100 (20%)
20%
Key (Black)44 / 100 (44%)
44%

Color Variations

#8F8B72 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

#8F8B72 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 #8F8B72 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.

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#8F8B72

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.44:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8F8B72 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

#8F8B72

protanopia

#8d8d78

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8F8B72;

Text Color

color: #8F8B72;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8F8B72;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8F8B7240;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8F8B72;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8F8B72 0%, #545143 100%);

#8F8B72 Color FAQs

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