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Sage Green

Hex Code #B6BCBE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B6BCBE, 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 71% red, 74% green, and 75% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 182, Green: 188, and Blue: 190. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B6BCBE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 195°, a saturation of 6%, and a lightness index of 73%. 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 #B6BCBE 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)182, 188, 190
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)195°, 6%, 73%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)195°, 4%, 75%
CSS Valuergb(182, 188, 190)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.92:1
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 Background10.93:1
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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