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Charcoal

#074A5F

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #074A5F. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 7, 74, 95 in digital design or CMYK 93%, 22%, 0%, 63% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#074A5F
RGB
7, 74, 95
HSL
194°, 86%, 20%
CMYK
93, 22, 0, 63

About this color

Charcoal sits at 194° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 86% 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 93%, 22%, 0%, 63% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #074A5F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 7, 74, 95;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#074A5F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 93%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 63%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(7, 74, 95)
rgba(7, 74, 95, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #074A5F?
#074A5F is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 7, 74, 95. It has a hue of 194°, 86% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #074A5F?
The RGB color code for #074A5F is rgb(7, 74, 95). This means it contains 7 red, 74 green, and 95 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#074A5F) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #074A5F in CSS?
You can use #074A5F in CSS with: background-color: #074A5F; or color: #074A5F; or as an RGB value: rgb(7, 74, 95). For print design, use CMYK: 93%, 22%, 0%, 63%.