"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
#3E4450
RGB
rgb(62, 68, 80)
HSL
hsl(220°, 13%, 28%)
CMYK
C:22% M:15% Y:0% K:69%
Luminance
0.0542
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #3E4450
Secondary text
✓ AA
✓ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #3E4450
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✗ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#3E4450
#514A3E
Analogous
#3E4E51
#3E4450
#413E51
Triadic
#3E4450
#513E44
#44513E
Split-comp.
#3E4450
#51413E
#4E513E
Tetradic
#3E4450
#513E4E
#514A3E
#3E5141
Monochromatic
#ABADB0
#77797E
#45474A
#2D2D2F
#070808
Suggested palettes for this hue.