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Charcoal

Hex Code #1C2531

Color Analysis Summary

Color #1C2531, 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 11% red, 15% green, and 19% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 28, Green: 37, and Blue: 49. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #1C2531. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 214°, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness index of 15%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 19%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #1C2531 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)28, 37, 49
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)214°, 27%, 15%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)214°, 43%, 19%
CSS Valuergb(28, 37, 49)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background15.46:1
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 Background1.36:1
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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