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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #4A1C1C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4A1C1C, 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 29% red, 11% green, and 11% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 74, Green: 28, and Blue: 28. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4A1C1C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 0°, a saturation of 45%, and a lightness index of 20%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 29%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4A1C1C 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)74, 28, 28
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)0°, 45%, 20%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)0°, 62%, 29%
CSS Valuergb(74, 28, 28)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background14.25:1
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 Background1.47:1
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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