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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #175756

Color Analysis Summary

Color #175756, historically referred to as Charcoal Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 9% red, 34% green, and 34% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 23, Green: 87, and Blue: 86. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #175756. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 179°, a saturation of 58%, and a lightness index of 22%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 34%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #175756 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)23, 87, 86
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)179°, 58%, 22%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)179°, 74%, 34%
CSS Valuergb(23, 87, 86)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background8.29:1
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
On Black Background2.53:1
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

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