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Dark Gray

Hex Code #AE8EA9

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AE8EA9, historically referred to as Dark Gray, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 56% green, and 66% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 142, and Blue: 169. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AE8EA9. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 309°, a saturation of 16%, and a lightness index of 62%. 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 #AE8EA9 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, 142, 169
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)309°, 16%, 62%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)309°, 18%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(174, 142, 169)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.9:1
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 Background7.24:1
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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