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Dark Khaki

Hex Code #AAA074

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AAA074, historically referred to as Dark Khaki, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 67% red, 63% green, and 45% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 170, Green: 160, and Blue: 116. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AAA074. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 49°, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness index of 56%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 67%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #AAA074 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)170, 160, 116
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)49°, 24%, 56%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)49°, 32%, 67%
CSS Valuergb(170, 160, 116)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.63:1
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 Background7.99:1
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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