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Burly Wood

Hex Code #E8A4A1

Color Analysis Summary

Color #E8A4A1, historically referred to as Burly Wood, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 91% red, 64% green, and 63% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 232, Green: 164, and Blue: 161. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #E8A4A1. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 3°, a saturation of 61%, and a lightness index of 77%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 91%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #E8A4A1 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)232, 164, 161
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)3°, 61%, 77%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)3°, 31%, 91%
CSS Valuergb(232, 164, 161)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background2.05:1
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 Background10.26:1
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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