1. grays
2. dark-muteds
3. Charcoal

Color Charcoal gray (#343837):
HEX, RGB color codes for HTML and CSS

The Comprehensive Guide to Charcoal gray (#343837):
Its Meaning and Harmonious Color Matches in Design.

Hue Family:
grays

grays Family:
dark-muted

Saturation:
almost gray

Tones:
dark-toned

Shade:
dark

Temperature:
neutral

Chromaticity:
near-grayscale

Chroma:
low chroma

Color Information about Charcoal / #343837

The HTML HEX code is #343837. The corresponding color name is "Charcoal". In RGB values (additive color space used for Digital Displays), this HEX code translates to Red (R): 52%, Green (G): 56%, Blue (B): 55%. In the CMYK color model (subtractive color model used in printing), it is represented by Cyan (C): 7%, Magenta (M): 0%, Yellow (Y):2%, Black (K): 78%. In the HSL color space, #343837 has a hue of 165°, saturation of 4%, and lightness of 21%. The HSV representation is 165° for hue, 7% for saturation, and 22% for value.

In the CIE-LAB color space, the color is denoted by L* (lightness) = 23, a* (green to red) = -2, and b* (blue to yellow) = 0. The XYZ representation is X: 4, Y: 4, Z: 4. In the YUV color space, it translates to Y (luminance) = 0.2145, U (chrominance) = 0.0006, and V (chrominance) = -0.0093.

The decimal value of the color is 3422263. The closest Web-safe HEX code is #333333. Variations of the colour are #646D6B for a 20% lighter version and #020303 for a 20% darker version.

For the color with hex value #343837, the correlated color temperature (CT) is estimated to be 6870 Kelvin (6870K).

The approximate wavelength of #343837 is around 507.50nm.

The Depth and Diversity of Charcoal (Hex: #343837): Exploring its Impact in Design and Culture

Charcoal, with its hex color #343837, resembles the color of burnt wood. Its dark, ashy tone is reminiscent of charred remnants after a fire. Similarly, it can be compared to the deep, smoky hues found in the aftermath of a volcanic eruption. Additionally, this color shares similarities with the dark exterior of stones, such as slate or granite. Charcoal can also evoke images of shadows cast by dense forest trees, creating a mysterious and nature-inspired atmosphere.

Tints and Shades of #343837 HEX color (Charcoal)

In color theory, tints and shades are essential for understanding the depth and luminosity of colors. A tint is achieved by adding white to a pure hue, lightening its appearance. Conversely, a shade results from blending black with a color, giving it a deeper tone. In the context of #343837, this color stands at the center between its tints and shades. While the tints get progressively lighter moving towards white (#ffffff), the shades deepen towards black (#000000).

• #ffffff
• #CCCDCD
• #9A9C9B
• #676A69
• #343837
• #272A29
• #1A1C1C
• #0D0E0E
• #000000

Tones of Charcoal (#343837 HEX color)

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In the case of #343837, #525554 is the less saturated color, while #343837 is the most saturated one.

• #525554
• #4b4e4d
• #434646
• #3c3f3e
• #343837
• #333333
• #262626
• #1a1a1a
• #0d0d0d

HTML Usage Examples

<p style="color: #343837;">This is a css example</p>

p { color: #343837; }

.text {color:#343837;}

.background {background-color:#343837;}

.border {border:1px solid #343837;}