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Khaki

Hex Code #DEE090

Color Analysis Summary

Color #DEE090, 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 87% red, 88% green, and 56% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 222, Green: 224, and Blue: 144. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #DEE090. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 61°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 72%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 88%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #DEE090 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)222, 224, 144
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)61°, 56%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)61°, 36%, 88%
CSS Valuergb(222, 224, 144)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.38:1
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 Background15.17:1
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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