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Khaki

Hex Code #DAE490

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DAE490, historically referred to as Khaki, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 85% red, 89% green, and 56% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 218, Green: 228, and Blue: 144. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DAE490. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 67°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 73%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 89%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DAE490 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)218, 228, 144
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)67°, 61%, 73%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)67°, 37%, 89%
CSS Valuergb(218, 228, 144)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.36:1
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 Background15.48:1
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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