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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #FAB24C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FAB24C, 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 98% red, 70% green, and 30% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 250, Green: 178, and Blue: 76. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FAB24C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 35°, a saturation of 95%, and a lightness index of 64%. 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 #FAB24C 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)250, 178, 76
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)35°, 95%, 64%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)35°, 70%, 98%
CSS Valuergb(250, 178, 76)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.82:1
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 Background11.54:1
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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