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Rosy Brown

Hex Code #B8978D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B8978D, historically referred to as Rosy Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 72% red, 59% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 184, Green: 151, and Blue: 141. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B8978D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 14°, a saturation of 23%, and a lightness index of 64%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 72%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B8978D 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)184, 151, 141
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)14°, 23%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)14°, 23%, 72%
CSS Valuergb(184, 151, 141)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.68:1
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 Background7.85:1
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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