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Dark Charcoal

#323E3E

Dark Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #323E3E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 50, 62, 62 in digital design or CMYK 19%, 0%, 0%, 76% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#323E3E
RGB
50, 62, 62
HSL
180°, 11%, 22%
CMYK
19, 0, 0, 76

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 180° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 11% saturation and 22% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, cool colors like Dark Charcoal work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 19%, 0%, 0%, 76% 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: #323E3E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 50, 62, 62;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#323E3E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 19%
M: 0%
Y: 0%
K: 76%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(50, 62, 62)
rgba(50, 62, 62, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #323E3E?
#323E3E is Dark Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 50, 62, 62. It has a hue of 180°, 11% saturation, and 22% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #323E3E?
The RGB color code for #323E3E is rgb(50, 62, 62). This means it contains 50 red, 62 green, and 62 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#323E3E) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #323E3E in CSS?
You can use #323E3E in CSS with: background-color: #323E3E; or color: #323E3E; or as an RGB value: rgb(50, 62, 62). For print design, use CMYK: 19%, 0%, 0%, 76%.

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