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Dark Charcoal

#2A2C26

Dark Charcoal is a neutral dark color with the hex code #2A2C26. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 42, 44, 38 in digital design or CMYK 5%, 0%, 14%, 83% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#2A2C26
RGB
42, 44, 38
HSL
80°, 7%, 16%
CMYK
5, 0, 14, 83

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 80° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 7% saturation and 16% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

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 5%, 0%, 14%, 83% 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: #2A2C26;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 42, 44, 38;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#2A2C26',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 5%
M: 0%
Y: 14%
K: 83%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(42, 44, 38)
rgba(42, 44, 38, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #2A2C26?
#2A2C26 is Dark Charcoal, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 42, 44, 38. It has a hue of 80°, 7% saturation, and 16% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #2A2C26?
The RGB color code for #2A2C26 is rgb(42, 44, 38). This means it contains 42 red, 44 green, and 38 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#2A2C26) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #2A2C26 in CSS?
You can use #2A2C26 in CSS with: background-color: #2A2C26; or color: #2A2C26; or as an RGB value: rgb(42, 44, 38). For print design, use CMYK: 5%, 0%, 14%, 83%.

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