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Bronze

Hex Code #AE8726

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AE8726, historically referred to as Bronze, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 53% green, and 15% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 135, and Blue: 38. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AE8726. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 43°, a saturation of 64%, and a lightness index of 42%. 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 #AE8726 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, 135, 38
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)43°, 64%, 42%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)43°, 78%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(174, 135, 38)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.34:1
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
On Black Background6.29:1
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

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