Color swatch image showing #8F9778 with RGB(143,151,120) values

#8F9778 Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #8F9778 including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#8F9778 Color Information

#8F9778 RGB value is (143, 151, 120). The hex color red value is 143, green is 151, and blue is 120. Its HSL format shows a hue of 75°, saturation of 13 percent, and lightness of 53 percent. The CMYK process values are 5 percent, 0 percent, 21 percent, 41 percent.

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#8F9778 Color Meaning

Color #8F9778 signifies earthy sophistication, cultivated greenery, and edible elegance. #8F9778 muted olive-green pulls directly from the vegetable’s layered leaves—cool enough to feel fresh, warm enough to feel nourishing. Psychologically, color #8F9778 bridges food and nature branding by suggesting care in cultivation, not just harvest. #8F9778 appears in farm-to-table menus, organic wine labels, and sustainable kitchenware where authenticity is grown, not claimed. Culturally, the #8F9778 symbolizes hope and resilience in Mediterranean folklore—its tough exterior guarding tender core. Spiritually, #8F9778 represents patience rewarded: value revealed through careful unfolding. Use color #8F9778 when your message honors process as much as product, especially in slow food, artisanal agriculture, or mindful consumption.

Color Conversion

Convert #8F9778 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
#8F9778
RGB
rgb(143, 151, 120)
HSL
hsl(75°, 13%, 53%)
CMYK
cmyk(5%, 0%, 21%, 41%)
HSV
hsv(75°, 21%, 59%)
XYZ
25.7845 29.3289 22.0714
Yxy
29.3289 0.3341 0.3800
Hunter Lab
54.1562 -1.0532 1.5744
CIE-Lab
61.0708 -8.5263 15.3947

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Green151 / 255 (59%)
59%
Blue120 / 255 (47%)
47%

CMYK Values

Cyan5 / 100 (5%)
Magenta0 / 100 (0%)
Yellow21 / 100 (21%)
21%
Key (Black)41 / 100 (41%)
41%

Color Variations

#8F9778 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

#8F9778 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 #8F9778 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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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

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WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.06:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #8F9778 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

#8F9778

protanopia

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #8F9778;

Text Color

color: #8F9778;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #8F9778;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #8F977840;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #8F9778;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8F9778 0%, #555a45 100%);

#8F9778 Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #8F9778 color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.