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Charcoal

#0C3F5A

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #0C3F5A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 12, 63, 90 in digital design or CMYK 87%, 30%, 0%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#0C3F5A
RGB
12, 63, 90
HSL
201°, 76%, 20%
CMYK
87, 30, 0, 65

About this color

Charcoal sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 76% 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 87%, 30%, 0%, 65% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0C3F5A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 12, 63, 90;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0C3F5A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 87%
M: 30%
Y: 0%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(12, 63, 90)
rgba(12, 63, 90, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0C3F5A?
#0C3F5A is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 12, 63, 90. It has a hue of 201°, 76% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0C3F5A?
The RGB color code for #0C3F5A is rgb(12, 63, 90). This means it contains 12 red, 63 green, and 90 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#0C3F5A) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0C3F5A in CSS?
You can use #0C3F5A in CSS with: background-color: #0C3F5A; or color: #0C3F5A; or as an RGB value: rgb(12, 63, 90). For print design, use CMYK: 87%, 30%, 0%, 65%.