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Cadet Blue

Hex Code #6C82AA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #6C82AA, historically referred to as Cadet Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 42% red, 51% green, and 67% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 108, Green: 130, and Blue: 170. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #6C82AA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 219°, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness index of 55%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 67%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #6C82AA 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)108, 130, 170
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)219°, 27%, 55%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)219°, 36%, 67%
CSS Valuergb(108, 130, 170)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.88:1
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 Background5.41:1
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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