A complete guide to the color Charcoal

Charcoal is a dark blue tone (#36454F) suited to furniture catalogs, interior styling, and lifestyle photography. Explore conversions, similar swatches, and palette combinations below.

Charcoal
#36454F

What color is charcoal?

Charcoal is defined by hex #36454F, RGB (54, 69, 79), and HSL (204°, 19% saturation, 26% lightness). Designers use these values to match fabrics, finishes, and digital renders across studio shoots and e-commerce assets.

Similar colors

Harmonious pairings

Charcoal

#36454F

Ash Brown

#665448

Charcoal

#36454F

Umber

#635147

Charcoal

#36454F

Brindle

#5A4D41

Charcoal

#36454F

Driftwood

#938575

Clashing hues

Charcoal

#36454F

Ash Brown

#665448

Charcoal

#36454F

Apricot

#FBCEB1

Charcoal

#36454F

Raw Sienna

#D68A59

Charcoal

#36454F

Pumpkin

#FF7518

Color variations

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Color palettes

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Analogous
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Color conversions

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HSV
Web Safe
CIE-LAB
iOS - SwiftUI
iOS - UIKit
Android - Compose

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about hex codes, pairings, and catalog use.

What is the hex code for Charcoal?
The hex code for Charcoal is #36454F.
What are the RGB values for Charcoal?
Charcoal in RGB is 54, 69, 79.
What colors go well with Charcoal?
Harmonious pairings for Charcoal include Ash Brown, Umber, Brindle, Driftwood. Use these accents for upholstery, decor, and catalog styling.
How is Charcoal used in furniture and product photography?
Charcoal works well for backgrounds, accent props, and brand-consistent catalog shots. Match swatches to real materials and use similar colors for cohesive lifestyle scenes.