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Charcoal Like

Hex Code #4B3257

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4B3257, 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, 20% green, and 34% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 75, Green: 50, and Blue: 87. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4B3257. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 281°, a saturation of 27%, and a lightness index of 27%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 34%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4B3257 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)75, 50, 87
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)281°, 27%, 27%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)281°, 43%, 34%
CSS Valuergb(75, 50, 87)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background11.09:1
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 Background1.89:1
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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