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Chocolate

Hex Code #CD7F18

Color Analysis Summary

Color #CD7F18, historically referred to as Chocolate, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 80% red, 50% green, and 9% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 205, Green: 127, and Blue: 24. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #CD7F18. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 34°, a saturation of 79%, and a lightness index of 45%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 80%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #CD7F18 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)205, 127, 24
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)34°, 79%, 45%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)34°, 88%, 80%
CSS Valuergb(205, 127, 24)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.16:1
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
On Black Background6.64:1
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

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