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Khaki

Hex Code #E8E08D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E8E08D, 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 91% red, 88% green, and 55% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 232, Green: 224, and Blue: 141. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E8E08D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 55°, a saturation of 66%, and a lightness index of 73%. 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 #E8E08D 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, 224, 141
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)55°, 66%, 73%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)55°, 39%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(232, 224, 141)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.36:1
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 Background15.48:1
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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