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#8A8A00 Color — #8A8A00

Complete color reference for #8A8A00: conversions to RGB, HSL, HSV, CMYK, color harmonies, shades & tints scale, and WCAG accessibility contrast ratios.

Color Format Conversions

HEX#8A8A00
RGBrgb(138, 138, 0)
HSLhsl(60, 100%, 27%)
HSVhsv(60, 100%, 54%)
CMYKC:0% M:0% Y:100% K:46%
CSS Color#8A8A00
Decimal9079296
Luminance0.2358

WCAG Accessibility Contrast

#8A8A00 on White
Ratio: 3.67:1 — AA Large
#8A8A00 on Black
Ratio: 5.72:1 — AA
White on #8A8A00
Ratio: 3.67:1 — AA Large
Black on #8A8A00
Ratio: 5.72:1 — AA

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

Shades & Tints Scale

50#F9F9F2
100#EDEDD9
200#DCDCB3
300#CACA8C
400#B3B359
500#8A8A00
600#6E6E00
700#535300
800#373700
900#232300

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 #8A8A00?

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

What is the HSL value of #8A8A00?

The HSL value is hsl(60, 100%, 27%). Hue is 60°, saturation is 100%, and lightness is 27%.

Does #8A8A00 meet WCAG accessibility standards?

On a white background, #8A8A00 achieves a 3.67:1 contrast ratio (AA Large). On a black background it achieves 5.72:1 (AA). WCAG AA requires ≥4.5:1 for normal text.

What is the complementary color of #8A8A00?

The complementary color (180° opposite on the hue wheel) of #8A8A00 is #00008A.