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Peru Like

Hex Code #AEA742

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AEA742, historically referred to as Peru Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 65% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 167, and Blue: 66. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AEA742. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 56°, a saturation of 45%, and a lightness index of 47%. 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 #AEA742 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, 167, 66
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)56°, 45%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)56°, 62%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(174, 167, 66)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.5:1
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 Background8.41:1
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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