"Charcoal"
Neutral · Timeless
🧠 Psychology
Neutral and timeless color. Evokes elegance, sobriety and minimalism.
✨ Uses
UI design, backgrounds, typography, professional interfaces.
Tip
Charcoal pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX
#303040
RGB
rgb(48, 48, 64)
HSL
hsl(240°, 14%, 22%)
CMYK
C:25% M:25% Y:0% K:75%
Luminance
0.027
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #303040
Secondary text
✓ AA
✓ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #303040
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✗ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#303040
#404030
Analogous
#303840
#303040
#383040
Triadic
#303040
#403030
#304030
Split-comp.
#303040
#403830
#384030
Tetradic
#303040
#403038
#404030
#304038
Monochromatic
#9A9AA2
#67676F
#36363A
#1D1D20
#000000
Suggested palettes for this hue.