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Charcoal

Hex Code #2F4740

Color Analysis Summary

Color #2F4740, 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, 28% green, and 25% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 47, Green: 71, and Blue: 64. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #2F4740. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 162°, a saturation of 20%, and a lightness index of 23%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 28%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #2F4740 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)47, 71, 64
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)162°, 20%, 23%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)162°, 34%, 28%
CSS Valuergb(47, 71, 64)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background10.02:1
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 Background2.1:1
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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