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Khaki

Hex Code #E5DC7D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E5DC7D, 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 90% red, 86% green, and 49% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 229, Green: 220, and Blue: 125. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E5DC7D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 55°, a saturation of 67%, and a lightness index of 69%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 90%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E5DC7D 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)229, 220, 125
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)55°, 67%, 69%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)55°, 45%, 90%
CSS Valuergb(229, 220, 125)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.41:1
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 Background14.87:1
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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