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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #EEA177

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EEA177, 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 93% red, 63% green, and 47% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 238, Green: 161, and Blue: 119. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EEA177. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 21°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EEA177 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)238, 161, 119
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)21°, 78%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)21°, 50%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(238, 161, 119)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.1:1
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 Background10:1
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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