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Dark Sea Green

Hex Code #9EC279

Color Analysis Summary

Color #9EC279, 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 62% red, 76% green, and 47% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 158, Green: 194, and Blue: 121. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #9EC279. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 37%, and a lightness index of 62%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 76%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #9EC279 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)158, 194, 121
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 37%, 62%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 38%, 76%
CSS Valuergb(158, 194, 121)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.01:1
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 Background10.45:1
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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