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Dark Olive Green

Hex Code #496F4E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #496F4E, historically referred to as Dark Olive Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 44% green, and 31% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 73, Green: 111, and Blue: 78. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #496F4E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 128°, a saturation of 21%, and a lightness index of 36%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 44%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #496F4E 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)73, 111, 78
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)128°, 21%, 36%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)128°, 34%, 44%
CSS Valuergb(73, 111, 78)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background5.73:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS
On Black Background3.67:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL

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