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Olive Drab

Hex Code #878B23

Color Analysis Summary

Color #878B23, 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 53% red, 55% green, and 14% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 135, Green: 139, and Blue: 35. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #878B23. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 62°, a saturation of 60%, and a lightness index of 34%. 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 #878B23 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)135, 139, 35
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)62°, 60%, 34%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)62°, 75%, 55%
CSS Valuergb(135, 139, 35)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.65:1
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 Background5.75:1
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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