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Slate Blue

Hex Code #776FCE

Color Analysis Summary

Color #776FCE, historically referred to as Slate Blue, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 47% red, 44% green, and 81% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 119, Green: 111, and Blue: 206. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #776FCE. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 245°, a saturation of 49%, and a lightness index of 62%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 81%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #776FCE 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)119, 111, 206
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)245°, 49%, 62%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)245°, 46%, 81%
CSS Valuergb(119, 111, 206)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background4.24:1
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 Background4.95:1
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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