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Brown

Hex Code #AF2C2C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #AF2C2C, historically referred to as Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 69% red, 17% green, and 17% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 175, Green: 44, and Blue: 44. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #AF2C2C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 0°, a saturation of 60%, and a lightness index of 43%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 69%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #AF2C2C 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)175, 44, 44
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)0°, 60%, 43%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)0°, 75%, 69%
CSS Valuergb(175, 44, 44)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background6.52:1
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
On Black Background3.22:1
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

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