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Brown Like

Hex Code #8E3855

Color Analysis Summary

Color #8E3855, historically referred to as Brown Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 56% red, 22% green, and 33% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 142, Green: 56, and Blue: 85. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #8E3855. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 340°, a saturation of 43%, and a lightness index of 39%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 56%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #8E3855 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)142, 56, 85
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)340°, 43%, 39%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)340°, 61%, 56%
CSS Valuergb(142, 56, 85)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background7.38:1
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
On Black Background2.85:1
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

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