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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #E8A15E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E8A15E, historically referred to as Sandy Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 91% red, 63% green, and 37% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 232, Green: 161, and Blue: 94. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E8A15E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 29°, a saturation of 75%, and a lightness index of 64%. 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 #E8A15E 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)232, 161, 94
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)29°, 75%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)29°, 59%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(232, 161, 94)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.17:1
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 Background9.69:1
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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