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Charcoal Color Code - #36454F

Charcoal (#36454F) has the RGB value rgb(54, 69, 79), the HSL value hsl(204, 19%, 26%) and the CMYK value cmyk(32%, 13%, 0%, 69%).

Color values

HEX#36454F
RGBrgb(54, 69, 79)
HSLhsl(204, 19%, 26%)
CMYKcmyk(32%, 13%, 0%, 69%)

Colors that match Charcoal

Complementary

#36454F
Charcoal
#4F4036

Analogous

#364F4C
#36454F
#36384F

Triadic

#36454F
#4F3645
#454F36

Split-complementary

#36454F
#4F3638
#4F4C36

Tints and shades

Tints mix Charcoal with white; shades mix it with black.

#D7DADC
#AFB5B9
#868F95
#5E6A72
#36454F
#2B373F
#20292F
#161C20
#0B0E10

Contrast check (WCAG)

#36454F on white9.90:1 · AAA
#36454F on black2.12:1 · Fails

Text in white is easier to read on a charcoal background.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for charcoal?

The hex code used here for charcoal is #36454F. Other shades of charcoal use different codes.

What is the RGB value of charcoal?

Charcoal (#36454F) is rgb(54, 69, 79): red 54, green 69, blue 79.

What color goes well with charcoal?

Its complementary color is #4F4036. Analogous colors are #364F4C and #36384F, and a triadic scheme adds #4F3645 and #454F36.

Can I use charcoal text on a white background?

The contrast ratio of #36454F on white is 9.90:1 (AAA). On black it is 2.12:1 (Fails). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for normal text.

Is the CMYK value exact for printing?

No. The CMYK numbers are a simple mathematical conversion from RGB. Printed colors depend on the printer, ink and paper, so check a proof for color-critical work.

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