Every shade of charcoal from the palest tint to the darkest tone, generated from the base color #555555. Click any shade to copy its hex code instantly. Use lighter tints for backgrounds and pastel designs, mid tones for branding, and dark shades for text, dark mode and dramatic looks.
Shade Reference Table
| Name | HEX | RGB |
|---|---|---|
| Palest Charcoal | #F7F2F2 | rgb(247, 242, 242) |
| Pale Charcoal | #EEE2E2 | rgb(238, 226, 226) |
| Lightest Charcoal | #E6D6D6 | rgb(230, 214, 214) |
| Lighter Charcoal | #DDC6C6 | rgb(221, 198, 198) |
| Light Charcoal | #D3B6B6 | rgb(211, 182, 182) |
| Soft Charcoal | #CBA9A9 | rgb(203, 169, 169) |
| Muted Charcoal | #C29999 | rgb(194, 153, 153) |
| Fresh Charcoal | #BA8C8C | rgb(186, 140, 140) |
| Bright Charcoal | #B17C7C | rgb(177, 124, 124) |
| Vivid Charcoal | #A76C6C | rgb(167, 108, 108) |
| True Charcoal | #9F6060 | rgb(159, 96, 96) |
| Strong Charcoal | #8F5656 | rgb(143, 86, 86) |
| Rich Charcoal | #804D4D | rgb(128, 77, 77) |
| Deep Charcoal | #734545 | rgb(115, 69, 69) |
| Bold Charcoal | #633B3B | rgb(99, 59, 59) |
| Dark Charcoal | #563434 | rgb(86, 52, 52) |
| Darker Charcoal | #462A2A | rgb(70, 42, 42) |
| Darkest Charcoal | #362121 | rgb(54, 33, 33) |
| Shadow Charcoal | #291919 | rgb(41, 25, 25) |
| Midnight Charcoal | #1A0F0F | rgb(26, 15, 15) |
FAQs
What is the hex code for charcoal?
The hex code for charcoal is #555555. In RGB it is rgb(85, 85, 85), and in CMYK it is 0%, 0%, 0%, 67%. You can copy these codes from the color code section above.
What does the color charcoal mean?
Charcoal is associated with neutrality, balance, professionalism and timelessness. Its exact meaning shifts with culture and context — see the meaning and cultural sections on this page for details.
What colors go with charcoal?
Charcoal pairs beautifully with black, white, gold, gray and its complementary color. Explore the charcoal color combinations and palettes on this page for ready-to-use schemes.
Where can I download charcoal backgrounds?
Right here — this site offers 53 free charcoal backgrounds in HD (1920×1080) across 53 styles including solid, gradient, glitter, watercolor, ombre, polka dot, starry, marble and mesh. All are free for personal and commercial use.