Charcoal

Q: How do I use #404959 in CSS?

You can use #404959 in CSS with: background-color: #404959; or color: #404959; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 73, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 18%, 0%, 65%.

#404959

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #404959. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 64, 73, 89 in digital design or CMYK 28%, 18%, 0%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX: #404959
RGB: 64, 73, 89
HSL: 218°, 16%, 30%
CMYK: 28, 18, 0, 65

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Charcoal sits at 218° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 16% saturation and 30% lightness, this muted dark hue offers sophisticated, understated presence.

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 28%, 18%, 0%, 65% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #404959;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 64, 73, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#404959',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 28%
M: 18%
Y: 0%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(64, 73, 89)
rgba(64, 73, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

20 brand s with colors near 218° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #404959?

#404959 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 64, 73, 89. It has a hue of 218°, 16% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #404959?

The RGB color code for #404959 is rgb(64, 73, 89). This means it contains 64 red, 73 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?

Charcoal (#404959) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #404959 in CSS?

You can use #404959 in CSS with: background-color: #404959; or color: #404959; or as an RGB value: rgb(64, 73, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 28%, 18%, 0%, 65%.