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Sage Green

Hex Code #B1BCBB

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B1BCBB, 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, 74% green, and 73% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 177, Green: 188, and Blue: 187. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B1BCBB. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 175°, a saturation of 8%, and a lightness index of 72%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 74%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B1BCBB 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)177, 188, 187
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)175°, 8%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)175°, 6%, 74%
CSS Valuergb(177, 188, 187)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.95:1
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 Background10.78:1
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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