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Dark Charcoal

#342E38

Dark Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #342E38. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 52, 46, 56 in digital design or CMYK 7%, 18%, 0%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#342E38
RGB
52, 46, 56
HSL
276°, 10%, 20%
CMYK
7, 18, 0, 78

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 276° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 10% saturation and 20% 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 7%, 18%, 0%, 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: #342E38;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 52, 46, 56;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#342E38',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 7%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 78%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(52, 46, 56)
rgba(52, 46, 56, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #342E38?
#342E38 is Dark Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 52, 46, 56. It has a hue of 276°, 10% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #342E38?
The RGB color code for #342E38 is rgb(52, 46, 56). This means it contains 52 red, 46 green, and 56 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#342E38) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #342E38 in CSS?
You can use #342E38 in CSS with: background-color: #342E38; or color: #342E38; or as an RGB value: rgb(52, 46, 56). For print design, use CMYK: 7%, 18%, 0%, 78%.

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