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Charcoal

Hex Code #2D4E43

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2D4E43, 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 18% red, 31% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 45, Green: 78, and Blue: 67. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2D4E43. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 160°, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness index of 24%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 31%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2D4E43 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)45, 78, 67
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)160°, 27%, 24%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)160°, 42%, 31%
CSS Valuergb(45, 78, 67)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background9.2:1
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 Background2.28:1
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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