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What color is 8B9962?

The RGB color code for color number #8B9962 is RGB(139, 153, 98). In the RGB color model, #8B9962 has a red value of 139, a green value of 153, and a blue value of 98. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 9.2% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 35.9% yellow, and 40.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 75.3° (degrees), 21.9 % saturation, and 49.2 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8B9962 has a hue of 75.3° (degrees), 35.9 % saturation and 60.0 % brightness/value.



Color 8B9962 is cool or warm?

Color 8B9962 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8B9962? (For interior and product design)

8B9962 has an LRV of nearly 29. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

#8B9962

Light Color


Compare LRV 29 of #8B9962 with dark and light Color




Is #8B9962 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8B9962 meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


HEX #8B9962 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(139, 153, 98)
Red
139 (54.5%)
Green
153 (60.0%)
Blue
98 (38.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
9.15%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
35.95%
Key
40.00%

HSL

HSL(75.27deg, 21.9 %, 49.2 %)

Hue
75.27°
Saturation
21.91 %.
Lightness
49.22 %.

RYB

RYB(69, 124, 83)
Red
69 (27.2%)
Yellow
124 (48.7%)
Blue
83 (32.4%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
75.27°
Saturation
35.95 %.
Brightness / Value
60.00 %.

HWB

H: 75.27°

W: 38.43 %

B: 40.00 %

XYZ

X : 24.24

Y : 29.15

Z : 15.9

YXY

Y1 : 29.15

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.42

CMY

C : 45.49%

M : 40.00%

Y : 61.57%


LRV

~ 29.2 %

Munsell Color System

5.5GY 5.9/4.9

CIE-Lab

L : 60.92

A : -14.44

B : 27.29

CIE-Lch

L : 60.92

C : 30.87

H : 117.89

CIE-Luv

L : 60.92

U : -5.87

V : 37.13

Hunter-Lab

L : 53.99

A : -14.34

B : 20.33






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8B9962


Here are the colors similar to 8B9962. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#8A9A5B
Moss Green
ΔE - 1.73 (98.3% similar)
#7BA05B
Asparagus
ΔE - 5.58 (94.4% similar)
#8F9779
Artichoke
ΔE - 6.76 (93.2% similar)
#7E9B39
Light Aloe Green
ΔE - 7.72 (92.3% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8B9962.




Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8B9962.




Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8B9962.


#899064
PANTONE 5773 C
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#A2A569
PANTONE 5777 C
ΔE - 5.68 (94.3% similar)
#8A8D4A
PANTONE 5767 C
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#9EA962
PANTONE 10323 C
ΔE - 6.09 (93.9% similar)


British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8B9962.


#7D9369
BS 12-B-23 - Green
ΔE - 4.92 (95.1% similar)
#8FA878
BS 12-B-21 - Opaline
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#778D47
BS 12-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 6.01 (94.0% similar)
#829B76
BS 16-C-37 - Green
ΔE - 6.15 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


RAL Classic color similar/equivalent to 8B9962.


#8A9977
RAL 6021 - Pale Green
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8B9962


Here are the paint colors similar to 8B9962. Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to Benjamin Moore


#8C965A
Sycamore Tree (539)
ΔE - 1.99 (98.0% similar)
#839462
Forest Hills Green (433)
ΔE - 2.39 (97.6% similar)
#89A068
Buckingham Gardens (545)
ΔE - 2.92 (97.1% similar)
#959D6E
Mountain Lane (488)
ΔE - 3.04 (97.0% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to Behr


#879C67
Agave Plant (M370-5)
ΔE - 2.18 (97.8% similar)
#889551
Frog (M350-6)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#879550
Bold Avocado (M360-6)
ΔE - 3.43 (96.6% similar)
#80905F
Green Energy (PPU10-03)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to PPG Paints


#949B64
Leafy Romaine (PPG11-14)
ΔE - 2.35 (97.6% similar)
#888F4F
Vintage Vibe (PPG1118-6)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)
#91A673
Luscious Lime (PPG1120-6)
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#9EA26B
Golden Grass (PPG1119-6)
ΔE - 4.61 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to Sherwin Williams


#88915D
Leapfrog (SW 6431)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.2% similar)
#85A16A
Pickle (SW 6725)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#9BA373
Cucuzza Verde (SW 9038)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)
#8FA277
Broccoflower (SW 9039)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to Valspar


#879E6A
Herbes de Provence (V060-5)
ΔE - 2.95 (97.1% similar)
#919D5A
Whirled Peas (P059)
ΔE - 3.02 (97.0% similar)
#90A372
Cool Green (6001-6B)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#95976D
Curly Grass (V059-5)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8B9962 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8B9962 to Dunn-Edwards


#8E9655
Topiary (DE 5544)
ΔE - 3.19 (96.8% similar)
#93A272
Ivy Enchantment (DE 5571)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#7B9459
Peas in a Pod (DE 5586)
ΔE - 3.76 (96.2% similar)
#898E58
Crocodile Smile (DE 5565)
ΔE - 4.13 (95.9% similar)







Color Combinations


#8B9962 color palettes and scheme combination


Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



8B9962
Moss Green*

706299
Dark Blue Gray*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of #8B9962?

Color that best contrast with #8B9962 is #706299, color name is Dark Blue Gray*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments #8B9962?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8B9962 is #706299, color name is Dark Blue Gray*.





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