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Dark Sea Green

Hex Code #96AE8A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #96AE8A, historically referred to as Dark Sea Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 59% red, 68% green, and 54% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 150, Green: 174, and Blue: 138. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #96AE8A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 100°, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness index of 61%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 68%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #96AE8A 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)150, 174, 138
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)100°, 18%, 61%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)100°, 21%, 68%
CSS Valuergb(150, 174, 138)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.41:1
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 Background8.72:1
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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