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Dark Charcoal

#382E36

Dark Charcoal is a warm dark color with the hex code #382E36. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 56, 46, 54 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 18%, 4%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#382E36
RGB
56, 46, 54
HSL
312°, 10%, 20%
CMYK
0, 18, 4, 78

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 312° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 10% saturation and 20% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

In digital design, warm colors like Dark Charcoal work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Dark colors provide excellent contrast for text overlays and premium brand aesthetics.

When using Dark Charcoal in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 18%, 4%, 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: #382E36;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 46, 54;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#382E36',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 18%
Y: 4%
K: 78%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(56, 46, 54)
rgba(56, 46, 54, 0.8)

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #382E36?
#382E36 is Dark Charcoal, a warm dark color with RGB values of 56, 46, 54. It has a hue of 312°, 10% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #382E36?
The RGB color code for #382E36 is rgb(56, 46, 54). This means it contains 56 red, 46 green, and 54 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#382E36) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #382E36 in CSS?
You can use #382E36 in CSS with: background-color: #382E36; or color: #382E36; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 46, 54). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 18%, 4%, 78%.

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