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Charcoal

#334A66

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #334A66. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 51, 74, 102 in digital design or CMYK 50%, 27%, 0%, 60% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#334A66
RGB
51, 74, 102
HSL
213°, 33%, 30%
CMYK
50, 27, 0, 60

About this color

Charcoal sits at 213° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 33% saturation and 30% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.

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

When using Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 50%, 27%, 0%, 60% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #334A66;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 51, 74, 102;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#334A66',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 50%
M: 27%
Y: 0%
K: 60%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(51, 74, 102)
rgba(51, 74, 102, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #334A66?
#334A66 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 51, 74, 102. It has a hue of 213°, 33% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #334A66?
The RGB color code for #334A66 is rgb(51, 74, 102). This means it contains 51 red, 74 green, and 102 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#334A66) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #334A66 in CSS?
You can use #334A66 in CSS with: background-color: #334A66; or color: #334A66; or as an RGB value: rgb(51, 74, 102). For print design, use CMYK: 50%, 27%, 0%, 60%.