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HEX 8C8C26 - #8C8C26, RGB(140,140,38) Color


Color Name: Olive*
Hex Color Code: #8C8C26
RGB Color Code: RGB(140, 140, 38)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 0.0%, 72.9%, 45.1%



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What color is 8C8C26?

The RGB color code for color number #8C8C26 is RGB(140, 140, 38). In the RGB color model, #8C8C26 has a red value of 140, a green value of 140, and a blue value of 38. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 72.9% yellow, and 45.1% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 60° (degrees), 57.3 % saturation, and 34.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8C8C26 has a hue of 60° (degrees), 72.9 % saturation and 54.9 % brightness/value.



Color 8C8C26 is cool or warm?

Color 8C8C26 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8C8C26? (For interior and product design)

8C8C26 has an LRV of nearly 24. By LRV value, it is a medium dark 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

#8C8C26

Light Color


Compare LRV 24 of #8C8C26 with dark and light Color




Is #8C8C26 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8C8C26 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 #8C8C26 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(140, 140, 38)
Red
140 (54.9%)
Green
140 (54.9%)
Blue
38 (14.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
72.86%
Key
45.10%

HSL

HSL(60deg, 57.3 %, 34.9 %)

Hue
60°
Saturation
57.30 %.
Lightness
34.90 %.

RYB

RYB(101, 164, 84)
Red
101 (39.5%)
Yellow
164 (64.2%)
Blue
84 (33.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
60°
Saturation
72.86 %.
Brightness / Value
54.90 %.

HWB

H: 60°

W: 14.90 %

B: 45.10 %

XYZ

X : 20.54

Y : 24.47

Z : 5.47

YXY

Y1 : 24.47

X : 0.41

Y2 : 0.48

CMY

C : 45.10%

M : 45.10%

Y : 85.10%


LRV

~ 24.5 %

Munsell Color System

1.8GY 5.5/7.5

CIE-Lab

L : 56.56

A : -12.68

B : 51.28

CIE-Lch

L : 56.56

C : 52.83

H : 103.89

CIE-Luv

L : 56.56

U : 4.07

V : 56.44

Hunter-Lab

L : 49.47

A : -12.44

B : 28.07






Color Names, Similar Colors and Paint


Color Name of HEX #8C8C26

Here are the colors similar to 8C8C26. 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.

#808000
Olive
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)
#867E36
Old Moss Green
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#728639
Khaki Green
ΔE - 8.12 (91.9% similar)
#7E9B39
Light Aloe Green
ΔE - 8.37 (91.6% similar)


Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS

Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8C8C26.

#8E8C13
PANTONE 582 C
ΔE - 1.91 (98.1% similar)
#808C24
PANTONE 2306 C
ΔE - 3.39 (96.6% similar)
#87811B
PANTONE 8662 C
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#91852C
PANTONE 7760 C
ΔE - 4.14 (95.9% similar)

Pantone TCX

Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8C8C26.


British Standard 4800

British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8C8C26.

#91953E
BS 12-D-43 - Sapling
ΔE - 3.90 (96.1% similar)
#7F8336
BS 12-D-44 - Green
ΔE - 5.15 (94.8% similar)

RAL Design

RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8C8C26.



Paint color for Hex #8C8C26

Here are the paint colors similar to 8C8C26. 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.


Valspar

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Valspar

#8A872A
Manzanilla Olive (P057)
ΔE - 2.00 (98.0% similar)
#9D9033
Parrot Feather (V057-5)
ΔE - 4.54 (95.5% similar)
#9E9341
Crushed Oregano (6007-6C)
ΔE - 5.18 (94.8% similar)
#827D19
Fickle Pickle (V057-6)
ΔE - 5.41 (94.6% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Behr

#92942C
Lazy Lizard (P350-7)
ΔE - 2.67 (97.3% similar)
#958D45
Retro Avocado (PPU9-03)
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#9D8F3A
Banana Leaf (HDC-MD-20)
ΔE - 5.03 (95.0% similar)
#7A8C31
Sassy Grass (P360-7)
ΔE - 5.64 (94.4% similar)


Benjamin Moore

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Benjamin Moore

#83872E
Dark Celery (2146-10)
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#8C883F
Oregano (2147-10)
ΔE - 4.25 (95.8% similar)
#949146
Olive Moss (2147-20)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
#9A983D
Forest Moss (2146-20)
ΔE - 4.51 (95.5% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Dunn-Edwards

#8B8C40
Vegetable Garden (DE 5524)
ΔE - 3.79 (96.2% similar)
#9D913C
Gecko (DE 5482)
ΔE - 4.81 (95.2% similar)
#938A43
Cider Mill (DE 5510)
ΔE - 5.00 (95.0% similar)
#9A8D3F
Jalapeňo (DE 5489)
ΔE - 5.10 (94.9% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to PPG Paints

#9B983D
Be Yourself (PPG1218-7)
ΔE - 4.60 (95.4% similar)
#898C4A
Enough Is Enough (PPG1117-7)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#848947
Wistful Walk (PPG11-15)
ΔE - 6.12 (93.9% similar)
#888F4F
Vintage Vibe (PPG1118-6)
ΔE - 6.83 (93.2% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Sherwin Williams

#989746
Luau Green (SW 6712)
ΔE - 4.95 (95.1% similar)
#9C8B1F
Offbeat Green (SW 6706)
ΔE - 5.27 (94.7% similar)
#7A8833
Gecko (SW 6719)
ΔE - 5.54 (94.5% similar)
#847E35
Verdant (SW 6713)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)


Farrow & Ball

Hex color 8C8C26 similar/equivalent paint from Farrow & Ball. Conversion of hex #8C8C26 to Farrow & Ball

#6F9C60
Raw Tomatillo (CB6)
ΔE - 15.13 (84.9% similar)
#958975
Mouse's Back (40)
ΔE - 17.71 (82.3% similar)
#8C8C7A
Treron (292)
ΔE - 17.75 (82.3% similar)







Color Combinations


#8C8C26 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



8C8C26
Olive*

26268C
Cosmic Cobalt*


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 #8C8C26?

Color that best contrast with #8C8C26 is #26268C, color name is Cosmic Cobalt*
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 #8C8C26?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8C8C26 is #26268C, color name is Cosmic Cobalt*.





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