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Olive Drab

Hex Code #4E8B27

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4E8B27, historically referred to as Olive Drab, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 31% red, 55% green, and 15% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 139, and Blue: 39. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4E8B27. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 97°, a saturation of 56%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 55%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4E8B27 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)78, 139, 39
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)97°, 56%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)97°, 72%, 55%
CSS Valuergb(78, 139, 39)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.16:1
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
On Black Background5.05:1
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

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