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Charcoal

Hex Code #2E324B

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2E324B, 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 18% red, 20% green, and 29% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 46, Green: 50, and Blue: 75. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2E324B. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 232°, a saturation of 24%, and a lightness index of 24%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 29%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2E324B 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)46, 50, 75
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)232°, 24%, 24%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)232°, 39%, 29%
CSS Valuergb(46, 50, 75)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background12.54:1
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 Background1.67:1
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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