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Charcoal

Hex Code #29264E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #29264E, 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, 15% green, and 31% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 41, Green: 38, and Blue: 78. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #29264E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 245°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 23%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 31%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #29264E 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)41, 38, 78
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)245°, 34%, 23%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)245°, 51%, 31%
CSS Valuergb(41, 38, 78)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background14.17:1
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 Background1.48:1
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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