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Dark Sea Green

Hex Code #8BB98B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8BB98B, 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 55% red, 73% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 139, Green: 185, and Blue: 139. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8BB98B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 120°, a saturation of 25%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #8BB98B 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)139, 185, 139
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)120°, 25%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)120°, 25%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(139, 185, 139)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.23:1
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 Background9.41:1
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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