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Tan

Hex Code #C9B2A5

Color Analysis Summary

Color #C9B2A5, historically referred to as Tan, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 79% red, 70% green, and 65% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 201, Green: 178, and Blue: 165. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #C9B2A5. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 22°, a saturation of 25%, and a lightness index of 72%. 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 #C9B2A5 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, 178, 165
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)22°, 25%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)22°, 18%, 79%
CSS Valuergb(201, 178, 165)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.02:1
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 Background10.39:1
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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