#8A9A75 Color Meaning and Information

#8A9A75 Color Information

#8A9A75 RGB value is (138, 154, 117). The hex color red value is 138, green is 154, and blue is 117. Its HSL format shows a hue of 86°, saturation of 15 percent, and lightness of53 percent. The CMYK process values are 10 percent, 0 percent, 24 percent, 40percent.

#8A9A75

rgb(138, 154, 117)

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#8A9A75 Color Meaning

Color #8A9A75 signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #8A9A75 muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #8A9A75 bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #8A9A75 appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #8A9A75 symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #8A9A75 represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #8A9A75 when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #8A9A75 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

#8A9A75

RGB

rgb(138, 154, 117)

HSL

hsl(86°, 15%, 53%)

CMYK

cmyk(10%, 0%, 24%, 40%)

HSV

hsv(86°, 24%, 60%)

XYZ

25.2477 29.7988 21.2507

Yxy

29.7988 0.3309 0.3906

Hunter Lab

54.5883 -1.5607 1.8013

CIE-Lab

61.4803 -12.5528 17.5752

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red138 / 255 (54%)

54%

Green154 / 255 (60%)

60%

Blue117 / 255 (46%)

46%

CMYK Values

Cyan10 / 100 (10%)

Magenta0 / 100 (0%)

Yellow24 / 100 (24%)

24%

Key (Black)40 / 100 (40%)

40%

Color Variations

#8A9A75 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

#8A9A75 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 #8A9A75 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:#8A9A75

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.02:1

✗WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.02:1

✓WCAG AA

✗WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8A9A75 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

#8A9A75

protanopia

#91917e

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8A9A75;

Text Color

color: #8A9A75;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8A9A75;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8A9A7540;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8A9A75;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8A9A75 0%, #515b44 100%);

Related Colors

Find out the colors closely related to #8A9A75 in hue, saturation, and lightness. These color relatives offer harmonious alternatives and complementary options that work well alongside this color in comprehensive color schemes.