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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #FEB371

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FEB371, 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 100% red, 70% green, and 44% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 254, Green: 179, and Blue: 113. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FEB371. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 28°, a saturation of 99%, and a lightness index of 72%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 100%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #FEB371 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)254, 179, 113
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)28°, 99%, 72%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)28°, 56%, 100%
CSS Valuergb(254, 179, 113)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.76:1
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 Background11.9:1
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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