"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
#1C1C23
RGB
rgb(28, 28, 35)
HSL
hsl(240°, 11%, 12%)
CMYK
C:20% M:20% Y:0% K:86%
Luminance
0.0081
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #1C1C23
Secondary text
✓ AA
✓ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #1C1C23
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✗ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#1C1C23
#22221B
Analogous
#1B1F22
#1C1C23
#1F1B22
Triadic
#1C1C23
#221B1B
#1B221B
Split-comp.
#1C1C23
#221F1B
#1F221B
Tetradic
#1C1C23
#221B1F
#22221B
#1B221F
Monochromatic
#838386
#515152
#1E1E1F
#050505
#000000
Suggested palettes for this hue.