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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #2A1E18

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2A1E18, 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 16% red, 12% green, and 9% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 42, Green: 30, and Blue: 24. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2A1E18. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 20°, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness index of 13%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 16%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2A1E18 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)42, 30, 24
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)20°, 27%, 13%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)20°, 43%, 16%
CSS Valuergb(42, 30, 24)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background16.19:1
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 Background1.3:1
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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