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Sage Green

Hex Code #B3BDAA

Color Analysis Summary

Color #B3BDAA, historically referred to as Sage Green, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 70% red, 74% green, and 67% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 179, Green: 189, and Blue: 170. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #B3BDAA. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 92°, a saturation of 13%, and a lightness index of 70%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 74%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #B3BDAA 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)179, 189, 170
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)92°, 13%, 70%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)92°, 10%, 74%
CSS Valuergb(179, 189, 170)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.95:1
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 Background10.78:1
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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