Charade

Q: How do I use #2B2B3B in CSS?

You can use #2B2B3B in CSS with: background-color: #2B2B3B; or color: #2B2B3B; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 43, 59). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 27%, 0%, 77%.

#2B2B3B

Charade is a cool dark color with the hex code #2B2B3B. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 43, 43, 59 in digital design or CMYK 27%, 27%, 0%, 77% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charade color values

HEX: #2B2B3B
RGB: 43, 43, 59
HSL: 240°, 16%, 20%
CMYK: 27, 27, 0, 77

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Charade sits at 240° on the color wheel with 16% saturation and 20% lightness, placing it in the blue segment of the spectrum. Its restrained 16% saturation keeps the hue subtle — present but not assertive, making it easy to layer over or under more expressive colors. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.

In digital environments, Charade is rendered as rgb(43, 43, 59), where the blue channel is highest at 59, though it sits close to the other channels. Low saturation at this depth produces the kind of sophisticated, near-neutral dark that works for application shells, sidebars, and dark-mode base layers.

For print, Charade translates to a CMYK breakdown of 27C 27M 0Y 77K. A substantial black component (77%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Charade

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #2B2B3B;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 43, 43, 59;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#2B2B3B',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 27%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 77%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(43, 43, 59)
rgba(43, 43, 59, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 240° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #2B2B3B?

#2B2B3B is Charade, a cool dark color with RGB values of 43, 43, 59. It has a hue of 240°, 16% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #2B2B3B?

The RGB color code for #2B2B3B is rgb(43, 43, 59). This means it contains 43 red, 43 green, and 59 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Charade a warm or cool color?

Charade (#2B2B3B) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #2B2B3B in CSS?

You can use #2B2B3B in CSS with: background-color: #2B2B3B; or color: #2B2B3B; or as an RGB value: rgb(43, 43, 59). For print design, use CMYK: 27%, 27%, 0%, 77%.