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Brown

Hex Code #BB353B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BB353B, historically referred to as Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 73% red, 21% green, and 23% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 187, Green: 53, and Blue: 59. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BB353B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 357°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 47%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 73%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #BB353B 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)187, 53, 59
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)357°, 56%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)357°, 72%, 73%
CSS Valuergb(187, 53, 59)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.7:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.69:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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