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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #FFAD66

Color Analysis Summary

Color #FFAD66, 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, 68% green, and 40% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 255, Green: 173, and Blue: 102. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #FFAD66. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 28°, a saturation of 100%, and a lightness index of 70%. 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 #FFAD66 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)255, 173, 102
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)28°, 100%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)28°, 60%, 100%
CSS Valuergb(255, 173, 102)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.84:1
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 Background11.42:1
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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