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Sea Shell

Hex Code #F9F2EF

Color Analysis Summary

Color #F9F2EF, historically referred to as Sea Shell, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 98% red, 95% green, and 94% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 249, Green: 242, and Blue: 239. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #F9F2EF. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 18°, a saturation of 45%, and a lightness index of 96%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 98%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #F9F2EF 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)249, 242, 239
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)18°, 45%, 96%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)18°, 4%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(249, 242, 239)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.11:1
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 Background18.98:1
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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