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Charcoal

#154C51

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #154C51. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 21, 76, 81 in digital design or CMYK 74%, 6%, 0%, 68% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#154C51
RGB
21, 76, 81
HSL
185°, 59%, 20%
CMYK
74, 6, 0, 68

About this color

Charcoal sits at 185° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 59% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 74%, 6%, 0%, 68% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #154C51;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 21, 76, 81;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#154C51',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 74%
M: 6%
Y: 0%
K: 68%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(21, 76, 81)
rgba(21, 76, 81, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

9 brand s with colors near 185° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #154C51?
#154C51 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 21, 76, 81. It has a hue of 185°, 59% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #154C51?
The RGB color code for #154C51 is rgb(21, 76, 81). This means it contains 21 red, 76 green, and 81 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#154C51) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #154C51 in CSS?
You can use #154C51 in CSS with: background-color: #154C51; or color: #154C51; or as an RGB value: rgb(21, 76, 81). For print design, use CMYK: 74%, 6%, 0%, 68%.