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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #172C4A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #172C4A, 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 9% red, 17% green, and 29% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 23, Green: 44, and Blue: 74. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #172C4A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 215°, a saturation of 53%, and a lightness index of 19%. 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 #172C4A 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)23, 44, 74
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)215°, 53%, 19%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)215°, 69%, 29%
CSS Valuergb(23, 44, 74)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background14.04:1
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 Background1.5:1
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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