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Sage Green

Hex Code #AEC09B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AEC09B, historically referred to as Sage Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 68% red, 75% green, and 61% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 174, Green: 192, and Blue: 155. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AEC09B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 89°, a saturation of 23%, and a lightness index of 68%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 75%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #AEC09B 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, 192, 155
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)89°, 23%, 68%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)89°, 19%, 75%
CSS Valuergb(174, 192, 155)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.94:1
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 Background10.81:1
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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