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Olive Drab

Hex Code #52891C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #52891C, historically referred to as Olive Drab, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 32% red, 54% green, and 11% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 82, Green: 137, and Blue: 28. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #52891C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness index of 32%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 54%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #52891C 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)82, 137, 28
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 66%, 32%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 80%, 54%
CSS Valuergb(82, 137, 28)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.24:1
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 Background4.95:1
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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