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Khaki

Hex Code #DBDB8A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DBDB8A, 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 86% red, 86% green, and 54% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 219, Green: 219, and Blue: 138. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DBDB8A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 60°, a saturation of 53%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 86%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DBDB8A 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)219, 219, 138
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)60°, 53%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)60°, 37%, 86%
CSS Valuergb(219, 219, 138)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.45:1
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 Background14.51:1
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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