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Charcoal

Hex Code #4D3545

Color Analysis Summary

Color #4D3545, 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 30% red, 21% green, and 27% blue. These digital components translate to exact numerical values of Red: 77, Green: 53, and Blue: 69. In terms of web formatting, this exact tone is declared in stylesheets using the hex code #4D3545. For designers working with cylindrical coordinates, its HSL values are mapped to a hue angle of 320°, a saturation of 18%, and a lightness index of 25%. 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 #4D3545 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)77, 53, 69
HSL (Hue, Sat, Lightness)320°, 18%, 25%
HSV (Hue, Sat, Value)320°, 31%, 30%
CSS Valuergb(77, 53, 69)

WCAG 2.1 Contrast & Accessibility Check

On White Background10.99:1
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 Background1.91:1
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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