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Charcoal

Hex Code #3E382F

Color Analysis Summary

Color #3E382F, 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, 22% green, and 18% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 62, Green: 56, and Blue: 47. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #3E382F. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 36°, a saturation of 14%, and a lightness index of 21%. 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 #3E382F 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)62, 56, 47
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)36°, 14%, 21%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)36°, 24%, 24%
CSS Valuergb(62, 56, 47)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background11.59:1
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 Background1.81:1
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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