#8E8557
Muted Yellow
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About #8E8557 Muted Yellow
#8E8557 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 133 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 50°, saturation of 24%, and lightness of 45%.
This color has a medium lightness value, making it a balanced tone ideal for both text and UI elements. With low saturation, it appears muted and subtle.
CSS Code
Use #8E8557 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
50°
Hue
24%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E8557 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E8557 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E8557 on White
Contrast Ratio3.72:1
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Aa#8E8557 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.64:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E8557 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8557 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 133, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(50, 24%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 133, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 52.2%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 6%, 39%, 44% |
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