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Charcoal

Hex Code #283A43

Color Analysis Summary

Color #283A43, 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 16% red, 23% green, and 26% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 40, Green: 58, and Blue: 67. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #283A43. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 200°, a saturation of 25%, and a lightness index of 21%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 26%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #283A43 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)40, 58, 67
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)200°, 25%, 21%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)200°, 40%, 26%
CSS Valuergb(40, 58, 67)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background11.82:1
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 Background1.78:1
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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