Sycamore

Q: How do I use #898C40 in CSS?

You can use #898C40 in CSS with: background-color: #898C40; or color: #898C40; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 140, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 54%, 45%.

#898C40

Sycamore is a neutral medium color with the hex code #898C40. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 137, 140, 64 in digital design or CMYK 2%, 0%, 54%, 45% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Sycamore color values

HEX: #898C40
RGB: 137, 140, 64
HSL: 62°, 37%, 40%
CMYK: 2, 0, 54, 45

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Sycamore sits at 62° 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(137, 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 2C 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: #898C40;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 137, 140, 64;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#898C40',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 2%
M: 0%
Y: 54%
K: 45%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(137, 140, 64)
rgba(137, 140, 64, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 62° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #898C40?

#898C40 is Sycamore, a neutral medium color with RGB values of 137, 140, 64. It has a hue of 62°, 37% saturation, and 40% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #898C40?

The RGB color code for #898C40 is rgb(137, 140, 64). This means it contains 137 red, 140 green, and 64 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Sycamore a warm or cool color?

Sycamore (#898C40) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.

How do I use #898C40 in CSS?

You can use #898C40 in CSS with: background-color: #898C40; or color: #898C40; or as an RGB value: rgb(137, 140, 64). For print design, use CMYK: 2%, 0%, 54%, 45%.