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Sandy Brown

Hex Code #EFC55D

Color Analysis Summary

Color #EFC55D, historically referred to as Sandy Brown, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 94% red, 77% green, and 36% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 239, Green: 197, and Blue: 93. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #EFC55D. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 43°, a saturation of 82%, and a lightness index of 65%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 94%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #EFC55D 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)239, 197, 93
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)43°, 82%, 65%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)43°, 61%, 94%
CSS Valuergb(239, 197, 93)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background1.64:1
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 Background12.81:1
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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