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Wheat

Hex Code #EFEAB4

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EFEAB4, historically referred to as Wheat, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 94% red, 92% green, and 71% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 239, Green: 234, and Blue: 180. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EFEAB4. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 55°, a saturation of 65%, and a lightness index of 82%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 94%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EFEAB4 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)239, 234, 180
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)55°, 65%, 82%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)55°, 25%, 94%
CSS Valuergb(239, 234, 180)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.23:1
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 Background17.1:1
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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