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Sycamore

#868A42

Sycamore is a neutral medium color with the hex code #868A42. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 134, 138, 66 in digital design or CMYK 3%, 0%, 52%, 46% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sycamore color values

HEX
#868A42
RGB
134, 138, 66
HSL
63°, 35%, 40%
CMYK
3, 0, 52, 46

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sycamore sits at 63° on the color wheel with 35% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 35% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Sycamore is rendered as rgb(134, 138, 66), where the green channel leads at 138, with red and blue channels close behind. This cool mid-tone is a reliable choice for UI chrome, informational states, and contexts that call for a calm, readable presence.

For print, Sycamore translates to a CMYK breakdown of 3C 0M 52Y 46K. With a moderate key (46%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Sycamore

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #868A42;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 134, 138, 66;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#868A42',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 3%
M: 0%
Y: 52%
K: 46%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(134, 138, 66)
rgba(134, 138, 66, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 63° on the color wheel

Linktree logo
Linktree
Snapchat logo
Snapchat
Ferrari logo
Ferrari
Robinhood logo
Robinhood

Frequently asked questions

What color is #868A42?
#868A42 is Sycamore, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 134, 138, 66. It has a hue of 63°, 35% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #868A42?
The RGB color code for #868A42 is rgb(134, 138, 66). This means it contains 134 red, 138 green, and 66 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sycamore a warm or cool color?
Sycamore (#868A42) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #868A42 in CSS?
You can use #868A42 in CSS with: background-color: #868A42; or color: #868A42; or as an RGB value: rgb(134, 138, 66). For print design, use CMYK: 3%, 0%, 52%, 46%.

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