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Rosy Brown

Hex Code #C99CA4

Color Analysis Summary

Color #C99CA4, 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 79% red, 61% green, and 64% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 201, Green: 156, and Blue: 164. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #C99CA4. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 349°, a saturation of 29%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 79%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #C99CA4 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)201, 156, 164
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)349°, 29%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)349°, 22%, 79%
CSS Valuergb(201, 156, 164)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.39:1
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 Background8.77:1
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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