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Charcoal

#434059

Charcoal is a cool dark color with the hex code #434059. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 67, 64, 89 in digital design or CMYK 25%, 28%, 0%, 65% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Charcoal Color Values

HEX
#434059
RGB
67, 64, 89
HSL
247°, 16%, 30%
CMYK
25, 28, 0, 65

About this color

Charcoal sits at 247° 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 25%, 28%, 0%, 65% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Charcoal

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #434059;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 67, 64, 89;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#434059',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 25%
M: 28%
Y: 0%
K: 65%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(67, 64, 89)
rgba(67, 64, 89, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 247° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #434059?
#434059 is Charcoal, a cool dark color with RGB values of 67, 64, 89. It has a hue of 247°, 16% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #434059?
The RGB color code for #434059 is rgb(67, 64, 89). This means it contains 67 red, 64 green, and 89 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Charcoal (#434059) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.
How do I use #434059 in CSS?
You can use #434059 in CSS with: background-color: #434059; or color: #434059; or as an RGB value: rgb(67, 64, 89). For print design, use CMYK: 25%, 28%, 0%, 65%.