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Charcoal

Hex Code #463E45

Color Analysis Summary

Color #463E45, 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 27% red, 24% green, and 27% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 70, Green: 62, and Blue: 69. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #463E45. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 308°, a saturation of 6%, and a lightness index of 26%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 27%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #463E45 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)70, 62, 69
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)308°, 6%, 26%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)308°, 11%, 27%
CSS Valuergb(70, 62, 69)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background10.32:1
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 Background2.04:1
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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