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Dark Khaki

Hex Code #ACAA83

Color Analysis Summary

Color #ACAA83, historically referred to as Dark Khaki, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 67% red, 67% green, and 51% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 172, Green: 170, and Blue: 131. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #ACAA83. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 57°, a saturation of 20%, and a lightness index of 59%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 67%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #ACAA83 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)172, 170, 131
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)57°, 20%, 59%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)57°, 24%, 67%
CSS Valuergb(172, 170, 131)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.38:1
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 Background8.83:1
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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