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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #2D181F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2D181F, 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 18% red, 9% green, and 12% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 45, Green: 24, and Blue: 31. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2D181F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 340°, a saturation of 30%, and a lightness index of 14%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 18%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2D181F 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)45, 24, 31
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)340°, 30%, 14%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)340°, 47%, 18%
CSS Valuergb(45, 24, 31)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background16.64:1
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 Background1.26:1
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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