Charcoal Color – #343837: Codes and Complete Breakdown
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The color of the burnt end of a piece of wood, with a whisper of green. Charcoal (#343837) is one of the most-used non-black darks in modern design because it reads black without going harsh. Works everywhere: type, backgrounds, walls, upholstery.

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Charcoal Color Codes and Information
Here’s a complete breakdown of the color Charcoal, including its HEX, RGB, HSL, and CMYK values, as well as other information about the color.
| Data Type | Values/Details |
|---|---|
| Hex | #343837 |
| RGB | rgb(52,56,55) |
| HSL | hsl(165,3.7%,21.2%) |
| CMYK | 7, 0, 2, 78 |
| HSV | 165, 7, 22 |
| RGB % | 20, 22, 22 |
| XYZ | 3.5, 3.8, 4.2 |
| LAB | 23, -1.8, -0.3 |
| Color Category | Dark |
| Color Family | Gray |
| Saturation | 7% |
| Temperature | Cool |
| Contrast Ratio Againt White (#ffffff) | 11.89 (passes WCAG AA) |
| Contrast Ratio Againt Black (#000000) | 1.77 (fails WCAG AA) |
Similar Colors to Charcoal Color
#262b2f

Blue Charcoal
#67778a

Charcoal Blue
#6e6969

Charcoal Grey
#343837

Charcoal
#464646

Wood Charcoal
#838298

Soft Charcoal
#aca495

Mercer Charcoal
#565350

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