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Dark Charcoal

#262E05

Dark Charcoal is a neutral dark color with the hex code #262E05. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 38, 46, 5 in digital design or CMYK 17%, 0%, 89%, 82% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#262E05
RGB
38, 46, 5
HSL
72°, 80%, 10%
CMYK
17, 0, 89, 82

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 72° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 80% saturation and 10% lightness, this vibrant dark hue conveys richness and intensity.

In digital design, neutral colors like Dark Charcoal work well for typography, interface elements, and maintaining balance. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 17%, 0%, 89%, 82% 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: #262E05;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 38, 46, 5;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#262E05',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 17%
M: 0%
Y: 89%
K: 82%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(38, 46, 5)
rgba(38, 46, 5, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 72° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
NVIDIA logo
NVIDIA
Wise logo
Wise

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #262E05?
#262E05 is Dark Charcoal, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 38, 46, 5. It has a hue of 72°, 80% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #262E05?
The RGB color code for #262E05 is rgb(38, 46, 5). This means it contains 38 red, 46 green, and 5 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#262E05) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #262E05 in CSS?
You can use #262E05 in CSS with: background-color: #262E05; or color: #262E05; or as an RGB value: rgb(38, 46, 5). For print design, use CMYK: 17%, 0%, 89%, 82%.

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