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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8A8942 — Moss
#8A8942 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 59° 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 #8A8942
- fafaf5
- ebead5
- dcdbb5
- cccb96
- bdbc76
- aeac56
- 908f45
- 706f36
- 515027
- 313018
- 111108
Color schemes using #8A8942
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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#8A8942 FAQ
What color is #8A8942?
#8A8942 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 59 degrees, 35% saturation and 40% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8A8942?
#8A8942 is rgb(138, 137, 66) in RGB, hsl(59, 35%, 40%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 1%, 52%, 46%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8A8942?
White text on this background reaches 3.66:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.74:1.
What colors go well with #8A8942?
Its direct complement is #42438A. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #42678A and #65428A gives you contrast without the vibration.