#9B8E1B Hex Code
Color Name: Dark Yellow
What is hex #9B8E1B Color?
The color name of hex code #9B8E1B is Dark Yellow. The RGB values are (155, 142, 27) which means it is composed of
48% red, 44% green and 8% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:0 M:8 Y:83 K:39. In the HSV/HSB scale, #9B8E1B has a hue of 54°, 83% saturation and a brightness value of 61%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #9B8E1B Color Codes
| Color Name | Dark Yellow |
| RGB Values | (155, 142, 27) |
| CMYK Values | (0%, 8%, 83%, 39%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (54°, 83%, 61%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #999933 |
| Inverse Color | #6471E4 [Medium Slate Blue] |
| Closest Pantone® | 112 C |
| Closest RAL | 1027 [Curry] |
| Complementary Color | #1B289B [Egyptian Blue] |
| #9B8E1B Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #6C6C6C |
| Desaturated | #5B5B5B |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #858585 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #888888 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #BBBBBB |
Hex #9B8E1B Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #9B8E1B is #1B289B which is called Egyptian Blue. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #9B8E1B color is offered by #1B289B. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #9B8E1B are #689B1B and #9B4E1B, called Olive Drab (#3) and Saddle Brown, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #9B8E1B with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #9B8E1B are #1B689B (Lapis Lazuli) and #4E1B9B (American Violet). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#9B8E1B triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #1B9B8E (Jungle Green) and #8E1B9B (Dark Magenta) along with #9B8E1B, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #9B8E1B has #1B9B8E (Jungle Green), #1B289B (Egyptian Blue) and #9B1B28 (Vivid Burgundy). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #9B8E1B contains #1B9B4E (Sea Green), #1B289B (Egyptian Blue) and #9B1B68 (Amaranth Deep Purple). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #9B8E1B Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #9B8E1B rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 9B8E1B Color
Tints
AFA549- B9B05F
- C3BB76
- CDC78D
- D7D2A4
- E1DDBB
- EBE8D1
- F5F4E8
Tones
- 968B2F
- 938A39
- 908843
- 8E874E
- 8B8658
- 888462
- 85836C
- 838176
Shades
- 7C7216
- 6D6313
- 5D5510
- 4E470E
- 3E390B
- 2F2B08
- 1F1C05
- 100E03
#9B8E1B Color Patterns
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#9B8E1B Gingham Checks
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#9B8E1B Houndstooth Pattern
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
