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Chocolate

Hex Code #BC6D06

Color Analysis Summary

Color #BC6D06, historically referred to as Chocolate, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 74% red, 43% green, and 2% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 188, Green: 109, and Blue: 6. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #BC6D06. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 34°, a saturation of 94%, and a lightness index of 38%. 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 #BC6D06 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)188, 109, 6
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)34°, 94%, 38%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)34°, 97%, 74%
CSS Valuergb(188, 109, 6)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background3.94:1
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
On Black Background5.33:1
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

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