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Dark Charcoal

#224432

Dark Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #224432. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 34, 68, 50 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 0%, 26%, 73% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#224432
RGB
34, 68, 50
HSL
148°, 33%, 20%
CMYK
50, 0, 26, 73

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 148° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Charcoal work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 50%, 0%, 26%, 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 Dark Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #224432;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 34, 68, 50;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#224432',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 0%
Y: 26%
K: 73%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(34, 68, 50)
rgba(34, 68, 50, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

5 brand s with colors near 148° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #224432?
#224432 is Dark Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 34, 68, 50. It has a hue of 148°, 33% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #224432?
The RGB color code for #224432 is rgb(34, 68, 50). This means it contains 34 red, 68 green, and 50 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#224432) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #224432 in CSS?
You can use #224432 in CSS with: background-color: #224432; or color: #224432; or as an RGB value: rgb(34, 68, 50). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 0%, 26%, 73%.