"Charcoal"
Neutral · Summer
🧠 Psychology
Fresh and soothing color. Evokes clarity, communication and technological innovation.
✨ Uses
Tech, health, communication, SaaS, media.
Tip
Charcoal pairs ideally with #F7F5F0 (off-white) and a neutral background for a modern, readable result.
Values
HEX
#3C5555
RGB
rgb(60, 85, 85)
HSL
hsl(180°, 17%, 28%)
CMYK
C:29% M:0% Y:0% K:67%
Luminance
0.079
WCAG Accessibility
Aa — #3C5555
Secondary text
✓ AA
✓ AAA
✓ AA Large
Aa — #3C5555
Secondary text
✗ AA
✗ AAA
✗ AA Large
All harmonies
Complementary
#3C5555
#543B3B
Analogous
#3B5447
#3C5555
#3B4754
Triadic
#3C5555
#543B54
#54543B
Split-comp.
#3C5555
#543B47
#54473B
Tetradic
#3C5555
#473B54
#543B3B
#47543B
Monochromatic
#A8B3B3
#728383
#424C4C
#2B3131
#070808
Suggested palettes for this hue.