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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #2E4E57

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2E4E57, 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, 31% green, and 34% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 46, Green: 78, and Blue: 87. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2E4E57. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 193°, a saturation of 31%, and a lightness index of 26%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 34%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2E4E57 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, 78, 87
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)193°, 31%, 26%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)193°, 47%, 34%
CSS Valuergb(46, 78, 87)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background8.96:1
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 Background2.34:1
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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