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Charcoal

#204644

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #204644. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 32, 70, 68 in digital design or CMYK 54%, 0%, 3%, 73% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#204644
RGB
32, 70, 68
HSL
177°, 37%, 20%
CMYK
54, 0, 3, 73

About this color

Charcoal sits at 177° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 37% 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 54%, 0%, 3%, 73% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #204644;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 32, 70, 68;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#204644',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 54%
M: 0%
Y: 3%
K: 73%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(32, 70, 68)
rgba(32, 70, 68, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 177° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #204644?
#204644 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 32, 70, 68. It has a hue of 177°, 37% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #204644?
The RGB color code for #204644 is rgb(32, 70, 68). This means it contains 32 red, 70 green, and 68 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#204644) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #204644 in CSS?
You can use #204644 in CSS with: background-color: #204644; or color: #204644; or as an RGB value: rgb(32, 70, 68). For print design, use CMYK: 54%, 0%, 3%, 73%.