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Saddle Brown

Hex Code #974911

Color Analysis Summary

Color #974911, 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 59% red, 29% green, and 7% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 151, Green: 73, and Blue: 17. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #974911. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 25°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 33%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 59%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #974911 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)151, 73, 17
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)25°, 80%, 33%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)25°, 89%, 59%
CSS Valuergb(151, 73, 17)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.41:1
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 Background3.28:1
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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