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Saddle Brown

Hex Code #8F4C22

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8F4C22, historically referred to as Saddle Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 56% red, 30% green, and 13% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 143, Green: 76, and Blue: 34. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8F4C22. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 23°, a saturation of 62%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 56%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #8F4C22 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)143, 76, 34
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)23°, 62%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)23°, 76%, 56%
CSS Valuergb(143, 76, 34)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.51:1
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 Background3.22:1
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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