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Charcoal

Hex Code #2C4232

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2C4232, 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 17% red, 26% green, and 20% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 44, Green: 66, and Blue: 50. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2C4232. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 136°, a saturation of 20%, and a lightness index of 22%. 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 #2C4232 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)44, 66, 50
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)136°, 20%, 22%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)136°, 33%, 26%
CSS Valuergb(44, 66, 50)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background10.87:1
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 Background1.93:1
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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