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Charcoal

#103E56

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #103E56. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 16, 62, 86 in digital design or CMYK 81%, 28%, 0%, 66% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#103E56
RGB
16, 62, 86
HSL
201°, 69%, 20%
CMYK
81, 28, 0, 66

About this color

Charcoal sits at 201° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 69% 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 81%, 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: #103E56;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 16, 62, 86;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#103E56',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 81%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 66%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(16, 62, 86)
rgba(16, 62, 86, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #103E56?
#103E56 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 16, 62, 86. It has a hue of 201°, 69% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #103E56?
The RGB color code for #103E56 is rgb(16, 62, 86). This means it contains 16 red, 62 green, and 86 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#103E56) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #103E56 in CSS?
You can use #103E56 in CSS with: background-color: #103E56; or color: #103E56; or as an RGB value: rgb(16, 62, 86). For print design, use CMYK: 81%, 28%, 0%, 66%.