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Tan

Hex Code #D9A78C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D9A78C, 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 85% red, 65% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 217, Green: 167, and Blue: 140. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D9A78C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 21°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 85%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D9A78C 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)217, 167, 140
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)21°, 50%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)21°, 35%, 85%
CSS Valuergb(217, 167, 140)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.13:1
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 Background9.86:1
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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