Color swatch image showing LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) with RGB(139,137,112) values

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) Color Information

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) RGB value is (139, 137, 112). The hex color red value is 139, green is 137, and blue is 112. Its HSL format shows a hue of 56°, saturation of 11 percent, and lightness of 49 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 1 percent, 19 percent, 45 percent.

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LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) Color Meaning

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) conveys deep muted warmth, subtle grounding, and understated sophistication. Its olive-toned yellow evokes aged sunlight and reflective calm. Psychologically, Lemon Chiffon4 (#8B8970) promotes focus, stability, and thoughtful observation. In design, LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) provides a strong neutral accent in earthy or muted palettes, adding visual depth without overwhelming. Symbolically, it represents maturity, calm strength, and quiet vitality. Spiritually, LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) fosters inner stability, mindful contemplation, and enduring balance. Across cultures, it is tied to rustic elegance, natural heritage, and grounded aesthetic principles.

Color Conversion

Convert LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) 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
#8B8970
RGB
rgb(139, 137, 112)
HSL
hsl(56°, 11%, 49%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 1%, 19%, 45%)
HSV
hsv(56°, 19%, 55%)
XYZ
22.5178 24.5501 18.8811
Yxy
24.5501 0.3414 0.3723
Hunter Lab
49.5481 -0.3760 1.1464
CIE-Lab
56.6344 -3.6948 13.7034

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red139 / 255 (55%)
55%
Green137 / 255 (54%)
54%
Blue112 / 255 (44%)
44%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta1 / 100 (1%)
Yellow19 / 100 (19%)
19%
Key (Black)45 / 100 (45%)
45%

Color Variations

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) 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

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) 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 LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) 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.

#FFFFFF
#8B8970

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.55:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8B8970 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

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970)

protanopia

#8a8a76

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8B8970;

Text Color

color: #8B8970;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8B8970;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8B897040;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8B8970;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8B8970 0%, #525142 100%);

LemonChiffon4 (#8B8970) Color FAQs

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