Dark Charcoal is a
warm dark color with the hex code #503416.
This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB
80, 52, 22 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 35%, 72%, 69% for print applications.
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Dark Charcoal
#503416
Dark Charcoal Color Values
- HEX
- #503416
- RGB
- 80, 52, 22
- HSL
- 31°, 57%, 20%
- CMYK
- 0, 35, 72, 69
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Dark Charcoal sits at 31° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 20% lightness, this moderately saturated dark hue balances visibility with restraint.
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%, 35%, 72%, 69% 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 Dark Charcoal
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #503416;
--brand-primary-rgb: 80, 52, 22;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#503416',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 35%
Y: 72%
K: 69%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(80, 52, 22)
rgba(80, 52, 22, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands Using the Same Hue
10 brand s with colors near 31° on the color wheel
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #503416?
#503416 is Dark Charcoal, a warm dark color with RGB values of 80, 52, 22. It has a hue of 31°, 57%
saturation, and 20% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #503416?
The RGB color code for #503416 is rgb(80, 52, 22). This means it contains 80 red,
52 green, and 22 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Dark Charcoal a warm or cool color?
Dark Charcoal (#503416) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #503416 in CSS?
You can use #503416 in CSS with:
background-color: #503416; or color: #503416; or as an RGB value: rgb(80, 52, 22). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 35%, 72%, 69%.