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Charcoal

#094C5D

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #094C5D. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 9, 76, 93 in digital design or CMYK 90%, 18%, 0%, 64% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#094C5D
RGB
9, 76, 93
HSL
192°, 82%, 20%
CMYK
90, 18, 0, 64

About this color

Charcoal sits at 192° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 82% 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 90%, 18%, 0%, 64% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #094C5D;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 9, 76, 93;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#094C5D',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 90%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 64%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(9, 76, 93)
rgba(9, 76, 93, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #094C5D?
#094C5D is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 9, 76, 93. It has a hue of 192°, 82% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #094C5D?
The RGB color code for #094C5D is rgb(9, 76, 93). This means it contains 9 red, 76 green, and 93 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#094C5D) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #094C5D in CSS?
You can use #094C5D in CSS with: background-color: #094C5D; or color: #094C5D; or as an RGB value: rgb(9, 76, 93). For print design, use CMYK: 90%, 18%, 0%, 64%.