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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#8E8243 — Moss
#8E8243 is a mid-tone moderately saturated yellow sitting at 50° 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 #8E8243
- faf9f5
- ebe7d5
- dcd6b5
- cdc495
- beb275
- afa055
- 918444
- 716735
- 514a26
- 312d17
- 111008
Color schemes using #8E8243
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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#8E8243 FAQ
What color is #8E8243?
#8E8243 is a shade of moss in the yellow family. It has a hue of 50 degrees, 36% saturation and 41% lightness, which makes it a mid-tone muted color.
What is the RGB value of #8E8243?
#8E8243 is rgb(142, 130, 67) in RGB, hsl(50, 36%, 41%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 8%, 53%, 44%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #8E8243?
White text on this background reaches 3.87:1, which passes for large text only under WCAG AA. Black text reaches 5.42:1.
What colors go well with #8E8243?
Its direct complement is #434F8E. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #43758E and #5C438E gives you contrast without the vibration.