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Charcoal

Hex Code #26311A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #26311A, 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 15% red, 19% green, and 10% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 38, Green: 49, and Blue: 26. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #26311A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 89°, a saturation of 31%, 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 #26311A 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)38, 49, 26
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)89°, 31%, 15%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)89°, 47%, 19%
CSS Valuergb(38, 49, 26)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background13.67:1
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 Background1.54:1
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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