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Tan

Hex Code #BABE95

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BABE95, historically referred to as Tan, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 73% red, 75% green, and 58% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 186, Green: 190, and Blue: 149. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BABE95. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 66°, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness index of 66%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 75%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #BABE95 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)186, 190, 149
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)66°, 24%, 66%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)66°, 22%, 75%
CSS Valuergb(186, 190, 149)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.93:1
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 Background10.89:1
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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