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Charcoal

#0F3F57

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #0F3F57. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 15, 63, 87 in digital design or CMYK 83%, 28%, 0%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#0F3F57
RGB
15, 63, 87
HSL
200°, 71%, 20%
CMYK
83, 28, 0, 66

About this color

Charcoal sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 71% 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 83%, 28%, 0%, 66% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #0F3F57;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 15, 63, 87;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#0F3F57',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 83%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(15, 63, 87)
rgba(15, 63, 87, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #0F3F57?
#0F3F57 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 15, 63, 87. It has a hue of 200°, 71% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #0F3F57?
The RGB color code for #0F3F57 is rgb(15, 63, 87). This means it contains 15 red, 63 green, and 87 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#0F3F57) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #0F3F57 in CSS?
You can use #0F3F57 in CSS with: background-color: #0F3F57; or color: #0F3F57; or as an RGB value: rgb(15, 63, 87). For print design, use CMYK: 83%, 28%, 0%, 66%.