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Dark Charcoal

#28280B

Dark Charcoal is a neutral dark color with the hex code #28280B. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 40, 40, 11 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 73%, 84% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#28280B
RGB
40, 40, 11
HSL
60°, 57%, 10%
CMYK
0, 0, 73, 84

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 60° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 57% saturation and 10% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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 0%, 0%, 73%, 84% 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: #28280B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 40, 40, 11;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#28280B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 0%
Y: 73%
K: 84%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(40, 40, 11)
rgba(40, 40, 11, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

8 brand s with colors near 60° on the color wheel

Robinhood logo
Robinhood
Google logo
Google
Microsoft logo
Microsoft
Visa logo
Visa

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #28280B?
#28280B is Dark Charcoal, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 40, 40, 11. It has a hue of 60°, 57% saturation, and 10% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #28280B?
The RGB color code for #28280B is rgb(40, 40, 11). This means it contains 40 red, 40 green, and 11 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#28280B) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #28280B in CSS?
You can use #28280B in CSS with: background-color: #28280B; or color: #28280B; or as an RGB value: rgb(40, 40, 11). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 73%, 84%.

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