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Tan

Hex Code #D7B788

Color Analysis Summary

Color #D7B788, 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 84% red, 72% green, and 53% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 215, Green: 183, and Blue: 136. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #D7B788. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 36°, a saturation of 50%, and a lightness index of 69%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 84%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #D7B788 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)215, 183, 136
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)36°, 50%, 69%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)36°, 37%, 84%
CSS Valuergb(215, 183, 136)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.91:1
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 Background11.02:1
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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