Dark Charcoal is a
cool dark color with the hex code #244230.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
36, 66, 48 in digital design or CMYK 45%, 0%, 27%, 74% for print applications.
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Dark Charcoal
#244230
Dark Charcoal Color Values
- HEX
- #244230
- RGB
- 36, 66, 48
- HSL
- 144°, 29%, 20%
- CMYK
- 45, 0, 27, 74
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Charcoal sits at 144° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 29% saturation and 20% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.
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 45%, 0%, 27%, 74% ensures accurate color reproduction. The high black component suggests this color will print deep and rich, though screen appearance may vary from print output.
Color Harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Dark Charcoal
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #244230;
--brand-primary-rgb: 36, 66, 48;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#244230',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 45%
M: 0%
Y: 27%
K: 74%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(36, 66, 48)
rgba(36, 66, 48, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #244230?
#244230 is Dark Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 36, 66, 48. It has a hue of 144°, 29%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #244230?
The RGB color code for #244230 is rgb(36, 66, 48). This means it contains 36 red,
66 green, and 48 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#244230) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #244230 in CSS?
You can use #244230 in CSS with:
background-color: #244230; or color: #244230; or as an RGB value: rgb(36, 66, 48). For print design, use CMYK: 45%, 0%, 27%, 74%.