#8E8957
Muted Yellow
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About #8E8957 Muted Yellow
#8E8957 is a muted yellow color. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 142 red, 137 green, and 87 blue. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 55°, 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 #8E8957 in your CSS, SCSS, or Tailwind projects.
Color Properties
55°
Hue
24%
Saturation
45%
Lightness
Muted Yellow
Color Harmonies
Colors that work well with #8E8957 based on color theory.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast ratio of #8E8957 against white and black backgrounds.
Aa#8E8957 on White
Contrast Ratio3.58:1
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Aa#8E8957 on Black
Contrast Ratio5.87:1
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Color Conversion Table
Complete conversion of #8E8957 across different color formats.
| Format | Value |
|---|---|
| HEX | #8E8957 |
| RGB | rgb(142, 137, 87) |
| HSL | hsl(55, 24%, 45%) |
| RGB Decimal | 142, 137, 87 |
| RGB Percent | 55.7%, 53.7%, 34.1% |
| CMYK (approx.) | 0%, 4%, 39%, 44% |
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