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Color: Tan

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Category: brown
Color Source: web
Luminance: 48.2%
Color Formats

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HEX
#D2B48C
RGB
210, 180, 140
HSL
34, 44, 69
HSV
34, 33, 82
CMYK
0, 14, 33, 18
LAB
75, 5, 24
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Tan for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Tan on White
1.97:1
Tan on Black
10.65:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Tan backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Tan Color

The Tan color (#D2B48C) is a brown color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Tan, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Tan has the hexadecimal code #D2B48C and RGB values of 210, 180, 140. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 34°, saturation of 44%, and lightness of 69%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Tan.

Associated Emotions

Warmth, comfort, nature, stability, reliability

Symbolism & Meaning

Earth, nature, stability, tradition, warmth

Marketing & Branding

Organic products, traditional brands, comfort products, natural materials

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Tan in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Tan.

Color Temperature

Warm

Dominant Wavelength

570-590nm

Color Purity

44%

Brightness Index

176/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Tan.

CSS Examples

background-color: #D2B48C;
color: #D2B48C;
border: 2px solid #D2B48C;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #D2B48C33;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #D2B48C, #ffe7bf);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Tan in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Tan as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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