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Dark Khaki

Hex Code #BCD165

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BCD165, 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 74% red, 82% green, and 40% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 188, Green: 209, and Blue: 101. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BCD165. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 72°, a saturation of 54%, and a lightness index of 61%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 82%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #BCD165 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, 209, 101
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)72°, 54%, 61%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)72°, 52%, 82%
CSS Valuergb(188, 209, 101)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.69:1
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 Background12.45:1
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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