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Charcoal

Hex Code #453A40

Color Analysis Summary

Color #453A40, 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 27% red, 23% green, and 25% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 69, Green: 58, and Blue: 64. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #453A40. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 327°, a saturation of 9%, and a lightness index of 25%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 27%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #453A40 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)69, 58, 64
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)327°, 9%, 25%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)327°, 16%, 27%
CSS Valuergb(69, 58, 64)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background10.87:1
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 Background1.93:1
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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