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Charcoal

Hex Code #282F21

Color Analysis Summary

Color #282F21, historically referred to as Charcoal, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 16% red, 18% green, and 13% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 40, Green: 47, and Blue: 33. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #282F21. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 90°, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness index of 16%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 18%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #282F21 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)40, 47, 33
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)90°, 18%, 16%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)90°, 30%, 18%
CSS Valuergb(40, 47, 33)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background13.83:1
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 Background1.52:1
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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