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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #484C49

Color Analysis Summary

Color #484C49, 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 28% red, 30% green, and 29% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 72, Green: 76, and Blue: 73. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #484C49. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 135°, a saturation of 3%, and a lightness index of 29%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 30%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #484C49 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)72, 76, 73
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)135°, 3%, 29%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)135°, 5%, 30%
CSS Valuergb(72, 76, 73)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background8.73:1
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 Background2.41:1
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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