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Charcoal

Hex Code #481F45

Color Analysis Summary

Color #481F45, 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 28% red, 12% green, and 27% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 72, Green: 31, and Blue: 69. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #481F45. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 304°, a saturation of 40%, and a lightness index of 20%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 28%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #481F45 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)72, 31, 69
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)304°, 40%, 20%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)304°, 57%, 28%
CSS Valuergb(72, 31, 69)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background13.48:1
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 Background1.56:1
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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