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Wheat

Hex Code #F5EAAD

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F5EAAD, 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 96% red, 92% green, and 68% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 245, Green: 234, and Blue: 173. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F5EAAD. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 51°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 82%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 96%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F5EAAD 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)245, 234, 173
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)51°, 78%, 82%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)51°, 29%, 96%
CSS Valuergb(245, 234, 173)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.22:1
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 Background17.26:1
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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