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Chocolate

Hex Code #E36D0D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E36D0D, historically referred to as Chocolate, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 89% red, 43% green, and 5% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 227, Green: 109, and Blue: 13. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E36D0D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 27°, a saturation of 89%, and a lightness index of 47%. 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 #E36D0D 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)227, 109, 13
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)27°, 89%, 47%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)27°, 94%, 89%
CSS Valuergb(227, 109, 13)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.25:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background6.46:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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