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Charcoal

#054D61

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #054D61. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 5, 77, 97 in digital design or CMYK 95%, 21%, 0%, 62% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#054D61
RGB
5, 77, 97
HSL
193°, 90%, 20%
CMYK
95, 21, 0, 62

About this color

Charcoal sits at 193° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 90% 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 95%, 21%, 0%, 62% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #054D61;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 5, 77, 97;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#054D61',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 95%
M: 21%
Y: 0%
K: 62%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(5, 77, 97)
rgba(5, 77, 97, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #054D61?
#054D61 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 5, 77, 97. It has a hue of 193°, 90% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #054D61?
The RGB color code for #054D61 is rgb(5, 77, 97). This means it contains 5 red, 77 green, and 97 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#054D61) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #054D61 in CSS?
You can use #054D61 in CSS with: background-color: #054D61; or color: #054D61; or as an RGB value: rgb(5, 77, 97). For print design, use CMYK: 95%, 21%, 0%, 62%.