Sycamore is a
neutral medium color with the hex code #878C40.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
135, 140, 64 in digital design or CMYK 4%, 0%, 54%, 45% for print applications.
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Sycamore
#878C40
Sycamore color values
- HEX
- #878C40
- RGB
- 135, 140, 64
- HSL
- 64°, 37%, 40%
- CMYK
- 4, 0, 54, 45
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Sycamore sits at 64° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 40% lightness, placing it in the orange-yellow segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% 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(135, 140, 64), where the green channel leads at 140, 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 4C 0M 54Y 45K. With a moderate key (45%), 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
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Sycamore
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #878C40;
--brand-primary-rgb: 135, 140, 64;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#878C40',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 4%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 45%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(135, 140, 64)
rgba(135, 140, 64, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently asked questions
What color is #878C40?
#878C40 is Sycamore, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 135, 140, 64. It has a hue of 64°, 37%
saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #878C40?
The RGB color code for #878C40 is rgb(135, 140, 64). This means it contains 135 red,
140 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Sycamore a warm or cool color?
Sycamore (#878C40) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #878C40 in CSS?
You can use #878C40 in CSS with:
background-color: #878C40; or color: #878C40; or as an RGB value: rgb(135, 140, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 4%, 0%, 54%, 45%.