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Charcoal

Hex Code #3C4E29

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3C4E29, 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 24% red, 31% green, and 16% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 60, Green: 78, and Blue: 41. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3C4E29. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 89°, a saturation of 31%, and a lightness index of 23%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 31%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #3C4E29 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)60, 78, 41
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)89°, 31%, 23%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)89°, 47%, 31%
CSS Valuergb(60, 78, 41)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background9.08:1
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 Background2.31:1
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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