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Olive Drab

Hex Code #8A8A2E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8A8A2E, 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 54% red, 54% green, and 18% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 138, Green: 138, and Blue: 46. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8A8A2E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 60°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 36%. 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 #8A8A2E 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)138, 138, 46
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)60°, 50%, 36%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)60°, 67%, 54%
CSS Valuergb(138, 138, 46)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.65:1
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 Background5.76:1
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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