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Dark Charcoal

#38382E

Dark Charcoal is a neutral dark color with the hex code #38382E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 56, 56, 46 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 0%, 18%, 78% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Dark Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#38382E
RGB
56, 56, 46
HSL
60°, 10%, 20%
CMYK
0, 0, 18, 78

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Dark Charcoal sits at 60° 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 0%, 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: #38382E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 56, 56, 46;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#38382E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

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

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

RGB for Screens 

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #38382E?
#38382E is Dark Charcoal, a neutral dark color with RGB values of 56, 56, 46. It has a hue of 60°, 10% saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #38382E?
The RGB color code for #38382E is rgb(56, 56, 46). This means it contains 56 red, 56 green, and 46 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#38382E) is a neutral color, sitting between warm and cool on the color wheel.
How do I use #38382E in CSS?
You can use #38382E in CSS with: background-color: #38382E; or color: #38382E; or as an RGB value: rgb(56, 56, 46). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 0%, 18%, 78%.

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