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Mint

Hex Code #49B490

Color Analysis Summary

Color #49B490, historically referred to as Mint, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 71% green, and 56% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 73, Green: 180, and Blue: 144. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #49B490. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 160°, a saturation of 42%, and a lightness index of 50%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 71%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #49B490 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, 180, 144
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)160°, 42%, 50%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)160°, 59%, 71%
CSS Valuergb(73, 180, 144)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.56:1
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 Background8.21:1
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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