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Dark Sea Green Like

Hex Code #8CB366

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8CB366, historically referred to as Dark Sea Green Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 55% red, 70% green, and 40% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 140, Green: 179, and Blue: 102. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8CB366. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 55%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 70%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #8CB366 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)140, 179, 102
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 34%, 55%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 43%, 70%
CSS Valuergb(140, 179, 102)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.4:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)FAIL
AA Large Text (3.0:1)FAIL
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)FAIL
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)FAIL
On Black Background8.75:1
AA Normal Text (4.5:1)PASS
AA Large Text (3.0:1)PASS
AAA Normal Text (7.0:1)PASS
AAA Large Text (4.5:1)PASS

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