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Charcoal

Hex Code #39211C

Color Analysis Summary

Color #39211C, 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 22% red, 13% green, and 11% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 57, Green: 33, and Blue: 28. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #39211C. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 10°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 17%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 22%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #39211C 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)57, 33, 28
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)10°, 34%, 17%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)10°, 51%, 22%
CSS Valuergb(57, 33, 28)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background14.91:1
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 Background1.41:1
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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