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#8A842E Color — #8A842E

Complete color reference for #8A842E: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A842E
RGBrgb(138, 132, 46)
HSLhsl(56, 50%, 36%)
HSVhsv(56, 67%, 54%)
CMYKC:0% M:4% Y:67% K:46%
CSS Color#8A842E
Decimal9077806
Luminance0.221

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A842E on White
Ratio: 3.87:1 — AA Large
#8A842E on Black
Ratio: 5.42:1 — AA
White on #8A842E
Ratio: 3.87:1 — AA Large
Black on #8A842E
Ratio: 5.42:1 — AA

WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 (normal text) or ≥3:1 (large text). WCAG AAA requires ≥7:1.

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F9F5
100#EDEDE0
200#DCDAC0
300#CAC8A1
400#B3AF77
500#8A842E
600#6E6A25
700#534F1C
800#373512
900#23210C

Steps 50–400 are tints (mixed with white); 500 is the base color; 600–900 are shades (mixed with black).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RGB equivalent of #8A842E?

The RGB equivalent is rgb(138, 132, 46). The red channel is 138, green is 132, and blue is 46 (scale 0–255).

What is the HSL value of #8A842E?

The HSL value is hsl(56, 50%, 36%). Hue is 56°, saturation is 50%, and lightness is 36%.

Does #8A842E meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A842E achieves a 3.87:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.42:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A842E?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A842E is #2E348A.