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Dark Olive Green

Hex Code #4E6239

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4E6239, 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, 38% green, and 22% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 98, and Blue: 57. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4E6239. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 89°, a saturation of 26%, and a lightness index of 30%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 38%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4E6239 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, 98, 57
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)89°, 26%, 30%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)89°, 42%, 38%
CSS Valuergb(78, 98, 57)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.71:1
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
On Black Background3.13:1
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

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