Charcoal

Q: How do I use #004666 in CSS?

You can use #004666 in CSS with: background-color: #004666; or color: #004666; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 70, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 31%, 0%, 60%.

#004666

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #004666. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 0, 70, 102 in digital design or CMYK 100%, 31%, 0%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX: #004666
RGB: 0, 70, 102
HSL: 199°, 100%, 20%
CMYK: 100, 31, 0, 60

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Charcoal sits at 199° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 100% saturation and 20% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, cool colors like Charcoal work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 100%, 31%, 0%, 60% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #004666;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 0, 70, 102;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#004666',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 100%
M: 31%
Y: 0%
K: 60%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(0, 70, 102)
rgba(0, 70, 102, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

16 brand s with colors near 199° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #004666?

#004666 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 0, 70, 102. It has a hue of 199°, 100% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #004666?

The RGB color code for #004666 is rgb(0, 70, 102). This means it contains 0 red, 70 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?

Charcoal (#004666) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #004666 in CSS?

You can use #004666 in CSS with: background-color: #004666; or color: #004666; or as an RGB value: rgb(0, 70, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 100%, 31%, 0%, 60%.