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Brown

Hex Code #A1122A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #A1122A, historically referred to as Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 63% red, 7% green, and 16% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 161, Green: 18, and Blue: 42. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #A1122A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 350°, a saturation of 80%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 63%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #A1122A 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)161, 18, 42
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)350°, 80%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)350°, 89%, 63%
CSS Valuergb(161, 18, 42)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background7.97:1
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
On Black Background2.64:1
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

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