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Charcoal

Hex Code #4B4525

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4B4525, 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 29% red, 27% green, and 15% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 75, Green: 69, and Blue: 37. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4B4525. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 51°, a saturation of 34%, and a lightness index of 22%. In the HSV (Hue, Saturation, Value) model, it retains a brightness value of 29%. Because of its specific lightness, this tone offers distinct visual contrast properties. Incorporating #4B4525 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, 69, 37
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)51°, 34%, 22%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)51°, 51%, 29%
CSS Valuergb(75, 69, 37)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background9.65:1
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 Background2.18:1
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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