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Rosy Brown

Hex Code #BC8B76

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BC8B76, 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 74% red, 55% green, and 46% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 188, Green: 139, and Blue: 118. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BC8B76. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 18°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 60%. 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 #BC8B76 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)188, 139, 118
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)18°, 34%, 60%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)18°, 37%, 74%
CSS Valuergb(188, 139, 118)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.96:1
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 Background7.09:1
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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