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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #494C4A

Color Analysis Summary

Color #494C4A, historically referred to as Charcoal Like, is a beautifully balanced color tone. Mathematically, in the RGB (Red, Green, Blue) spectrum, this color is formulated by mixing 29% red, 30% green, and 29% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 73, Green: 76, and Blue: 74. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #494C4A. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 140°, a saturation of 2%, and a lightness index of 29%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 30%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #494C4A 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)73, 76, 74
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)140°, 2%, 29%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)140°, 4%, 30%
CSS Valuergb(73, 76, 74)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background8.69:1
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 Background2.42:1
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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