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Dark Sea Green

Hex Code #8AAFA8

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8AAFA8, historically referred to as Dark Sea Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 54% red, 69% green, and 66% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 138, Green: 175, and Blue: 168. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8AAFA8. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 169°, a saturation of 19%, and a lightness index of 61%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 69%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #8AAFA8 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, 175, 168
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)169°, 19%, 61%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)169°, 21%, 69%
CSS Valuergb(138, 175, 168)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.39:1
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
On Black Background8.78:1
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

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