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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A7F4C — Moss
#8A7F4C is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 49° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #8A7F4C
- faf9f5
- e9e6d7
- d8d2b9
- c8bf9a
- b7ac7c
- a6995e
- 8a7e4c
- 6b623b
- 4d472a
- 2f2b1a
- 100f09
Color schemes using #8A7F4C
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#8A7F4C FAQ
What color is #8A7F4C?
#8A7F4C is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 49 degrees, 29% saturation and 42% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A7F4C?
#8A7F4C is rgb(138, 127, 76) in RGB, hsl(49, 29%, 42%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 45%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A7F4C?
White text on this background reaches 4.02:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.22:1.
What colors go well with #8A7F4C?
Its direct complement is #4C578A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #4C768A and #604C8A gives you contrast without the vibration.