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Olive Drab

Hex Code #4E9220

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4E9220, 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, 57% green, and 13% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 78, Green: 146, and Blue: 32. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4E9220. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 96°, a saturation of 64%, and a lightness index of 35%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 57%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4E9220 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, 146, 32
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)96°, 64%, 35%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)96°, 78%, 57%
CSS Valuergb(78, 146, 32)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.85:1
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 Background5.46:1
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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