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Dark Charcoal

#30382E

Dark Charcoal is a neutral dark color with the hex code #30382E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 48, 56, 46 in digital design or CMYK 14%, 0%, 18%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#30382E
RGB
48, 56, 46
HSL
108°, 10%, 20%
CMYK
14, 0, 18, 78

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 108° on the color wheel, placing it in the neutral color family, offering versatile neutrality. With 10% saturation and 20% 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 14%, 0%, 18%, 78% 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: #30382E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 48, 56, 46;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#30382E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 14%
M: 0%
Y: 18%
K: 78%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(48, 56, 46)
rgba(48, 56, 46, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #30382E?
#30382E is Dark Charcoal, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 48, 56, 46. It has a hue of 108°, 10% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #30382E?
The RGB color code for #30382E is rgb(48, 56, 46). This means it contains 48 red, 56 green, and 46 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#30382E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #30382E in CSS?
You can use #30382E in CSS with: background-color: #30382E; or color: #30382E; or as an RGB value: rgb(48, 56, 46). For print design, use CMYK: 14%, 0%, 18%, 78%.

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