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Amber

Hex Code #E7B613

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E7B613, historically referred to as Amber, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 91% red, 71% green, and 7% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 231, Green: 182, and Blue: 19. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E7B613. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 46°, a saturation of 85%, and a lightness index of 49%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 91%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E7B613 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)231, 182, 19
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)46°, 85%, 49%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)46°, 92%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(231, 182, 19)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.89:1
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 Background11.1:1
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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