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What color is 8EAE21?

The RGB color code for color number #8EAE21 is RGB(142, 174, 33). In the RGB color model, #8EAE21 has a red value of 142, a green value of 174, and a blue value of 33. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 18.4% cyan, 0.0% magenta, 81.0% yellow, and 31.8% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 73.6° (degrees), 68.1 % saturation, and 40.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, #8EAE21 has a hue of 73.6° (degrees), 81.0 % saturation and 68.2 % brightness/value.



Color 8EAE21 is cool or warm?

Color 8EAE21 is a warm color.



What is the LRV of #8EAE21? (For interior and product design)

8EAE21 has an LRV of nearly 36. 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.



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#8EAE21

Light Color


Compare LRV 36 of #8EAE21 with dark and light Color




Is #8EAE21 Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color 8EAE21 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 #8EAE21 color codes / color number / color space conversions - RGBA, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(142, 174, 33)
Red
142 (55.7%)
Green
174 (68.2%)
Blue
33 (12.9%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
18.39%
Magenta
0.00%
Yellow
81.03%
Key
31.76%

HSL

HSL(73.62deg, 68.1 %, 40.6 %)

Hue
73.62°
Saturation
68.12 %.
Lightness
40.59 %.

RYB

RYB(72, 183, 73)
Red
72 (28.4%)
Yellow
183 (71.9%)
Blue
73 (28.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
73.62°
Saturation
81.03 %.
Brightness / Value
68.24 %.

HWB

H: 73.62°

W: 12.94 %

B: 31.76 %

XYZ

X : 26.57

Y : 36.13

Z : 7.01

YXY

Y1 : 36.13

X : 0.38

Y2 : 0.52

CMY

C : 44.31%

M : 31.76%

Y : 87.06%


LRV

~ 36.1 %

Munsell Color System

5GY 6.5/13.6

CIE-Lab

L : 66.62

A : -29.21

B : 62.28

CIE-Lch

L : 66.62

C : 68.79

H : 115.13

CIE-Luv

L : 66.62

U : -15.25

V : 72.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 60.11

A : -26.31

B : 35.16






Color Names and Paint



Color Name of HEX #8EAE21


Here are the colors similar to 8EAE21. 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.



#8EAB12
Pea Green
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#8AB800
Apple Green
ΔE - 3.40 (96.6% similar)
#7E9B39
Light Aloe Green
ΔE - 7.17 (92.8% similar)
#B0BF1A
Acid Green
ΔE - 7.26 (92.7% similar)




Similar colors from Pantone, RAL and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Pantone PMS color similar/equivalent to 8EAE21.


#8FAD15
PANTONE 2301 C
ΔE - 0.96 (99.0% similar)
#78AA00
PANTONE 2294 C
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#87AD40
PANTONE 4212 C
ΔE - 4.07 (95.9% similar)
#84BD00
PANTONE 376 C
ΔE - 5.09 (94.9% similar)


RAL Design


RAL Design color similar/equivalent to 8EAE21.




British Standard 4800


British Standard 4800 color similar/equivalent to 8EAE21.


#99B03F
BS 12-E-53 - Linden
ΔE - 2.98 (97.0% similar)
#7BA044
BS 12-E-55 - Green
ΔE - 7.58 (92.4% similar)


Pantone TCX


Pantone TCX color similar/equivalent to 8EAE21.




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#83B81A
Acer Green
ΔE - 3.96 (96.0% similar)




Paint color for Hex #8EAE21


Here are the paint colors similar to 8EAE21. 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 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to Benjamin Moore


#88AA27
Douglas Fir (2028-20)
ΔE - 1.69 (98.3% similar)
#99B009
Dark Lime (2027-10)
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#A6BA32
Tequila Lime (2028-30)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)
#79A21E
Iguana Green (2028-10)
ΔE - 4.73 (95.3% similar)


Sherwin Williams

Hex color 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to Sherwin Williams


#9ABA25
Electric Lime (SW 6921)
ΔE - 3.50 (96.5% similar)
#97A554
Overt Green (SW 6718)
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)
#9FAC5C
Stay in Lime (SW 9032)
ΔE - 7.49 (92.5% similar)
#B2C216
Center Stage (SW 6920)
ΔE - 7.88 (92.1% similar)


Valspar

Hex color 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to Valspar


#96A52B
Sassy Green (6009-10)
ΔE - 3.93 (96.1% similar)
#92B34D
Fresh Mown (V022-2)
ΔE - 4.77 (95.2% similar)
#87B743
Awakening (6006-10C)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% similar)


Dunn-Edwards

Hex color 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to Dunn-Edwards


#A1B841
Clipped Grass (DE 5552)
ΔE - 4.10 (95.9% similar)
#A3BC3A
In the Tropics (DEA 125)
ΔE - 4.58 (95.4% similar)
#98BE3C
Chive (DE 5559)
ΔE - 4.65 (95.4% similar)
#78AE48
Parakeet (DE 5580)
ΔE - 7.25 (92.8% similar)


PPG Paints

Hex color 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to PPG Paints


#98BD3C
Funky Frog (PPG1221-7)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#9AA22B
Lichen (PPG1219-7)
ΔE - 5.63 (94.4% similar)
#96AF54
Asparagus (PPG1222-6)
ΔE - 5.69 (94.3% similar)
#AFBB42
Hopscotch (PPG1219-6)
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)


Behr

Hex color 8EAE21 similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of hex #8EAE21 to Behr


#A1AC4D
Intoxication (PPU10-05)
ΔE - 5.80 (94.2% similar)
#97A346
Fresh Apple (P360-6)
ΔE - 6.08 (93.9% similar)
#A9A52A
Venom (P340-7)
ΔE - 8.28 (91.7% similar)
#89A457
Salamander (P370-6)
ΔE - 8.30 (91.7% similar)







Color Combinations


#8EAE21 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



8EAE21
Pea Green*

4121AE
Zaffre*


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 #8EAE21?

Color that best contrast with #8EAE21 is #4121AE, color name is Zaffre*
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 #8EAE21?

Complementary or Opposite color for #8EAE21 is #4121AE, color name is Zaffre*.





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