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Dark Olive Green

Hex Code #4E5942

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4E5942, historically referred to as Dark Olive Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 31% red, 35% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 89, and Blue: 66. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4E5942. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 89°, a saturation of 15%, and a lightness index of 30%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 35%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4E5942 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)78, 89, 66
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)89°, 15%, 30%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)89°, 26%, 35%
CSS Valuergb(78, 89, 66)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background7.42:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background2.83:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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