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Sea Green

Hex Code #279F4E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #279F4E, historically referred to as Sea Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 15% red, 62% green, and 31% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 39, Green: 159, and Blue: 78. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #279F4E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 140°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 39%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 62%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #279F4E into your UI layout is highly recommended for building visual hierarchy, either as a primary brand marker or a subtle secondary accent. When paired with its programmatic complement or analogous siblings, it creates a highly professional and accessible color scheme.

Color Code Formats

RGB (Red, Green, Blue)39, 159, 78
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)140°, 61%, 39%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)140°, 75%, 62%
CSS Valuergb(39, 159, 78)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.41:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background6.16:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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