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Khaki

Hex Code #EDED6B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EDED6B, historically referred to as Khaki, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 93% red, 93% green, and 42% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 237, Green: 237, and Blue: 107. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EDED6B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 60°, a saturation of 78%, and a lightness index of 67%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 93%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EDED6B 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)237, 237, 107
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)60°, 78%, 67%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)60°, 55%, 93%
CSS Valuergb(237, 237, 107)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.24:1
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 Background16.93:1
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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