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Brown

Hex Code #AE2F24

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AE2F24, 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 68% red, 18% green, and 14% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 47, and Blue: 36. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AE2F24. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 5°, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness index of 41%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 68%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #AE2F24 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)174, 47, 36
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)5°, 66%, 41%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)5°, 79%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(174, 47, 36)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.5:1
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 Background3.23:1
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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