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Charcoal

Hex Code #321C3E

Color Analysis Summary

Color #321C3E, 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 20% red, 11% green, and 24% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 50, Green: 28, and Blue: 62. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #321C3E. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 279°, a saturation of 38%, and a lightness index of 18%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 24%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #321C3E 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)50, 28, 62
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)279°, 38%, 18%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)279°, 55%, 24%
CSS Valuergb(50, 28, 62)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background15.31:1
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 Background1.37:1
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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