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Charcoal

#163D50

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #163D50. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 22, 61, 80 in digital design or CMYK 72%, 24%, 0%, 69% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#163D50
RGB
22, 61, 80
HSL
200°, 57%, 20%
CMYK
72, 24, 0, 69

About this color

Charcoal sits at 200° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 57% 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 72%, 24%, 0%, 69% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #163D50;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 22, 61, 80;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#163D50',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 72%
M: 24%
Y: 0%
K: 69%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(22, 61, 80)
rgba(22, 61, 80, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #163D50?
#163D50 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 22, 61, 80. It has a hue of 200°, 57% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #163D50?
The RGB color code for #163D50 is rgb(22, 61, 80). This means it contains 22 red, 61 green, and 80 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#163D50) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #163D50 in CSS?
You can use #163D50 in CSS with: background-color: #163D50; or color: #163D50; or as an RGB value: rgb(22, 61, 80). For print design, use CMYK: 72%, 24%, 0%, 69%.