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Sage Green

Hex Code #B0AEC6

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B0AEC6, 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 69% red, 68% green, and 78% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 176, Green: 174, and Blue: 198. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B0AEC6. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 245°, a saturation of 17%, and a lightness index of 73%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 78%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B0AEC6 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)176, 174, 198
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)245°, 17%, 73%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)245°, 12%, 78%
CSS Valuergb(176, 174, 198)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.16:1
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 Background9.72:1
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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