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Dark Khaki

Hex Code #B8996E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B8996E, historically referred to as Dark Khaki, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 72% red, 60% green, and 43% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 184, Green: 153, and Blue: 110. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B8996E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 35°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 58%. 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 #B8996E 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, 153, 110
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)35°, 34%, 58%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)35°, 40%, 72%
CSS Valuergb(184, 153, 110)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.69:1
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 Background7.82:1
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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