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Burly Wood

Hex Code #DCC57E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DCC57E, historically referred to as Burly Wood, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 86% red, 77% green, and 49% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 220, Green: 197, and Blue: 126. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DCC57E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 45°, a saturation of 57%, and a lightness index of 68%. 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 #DCC57E 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)220, 197, 126
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)45°, 57%, 68%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)45°, 43%, 86%
CSS Valuergb(220, 197, 126)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.7:1
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 Background12.33:1
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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