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Charcoal vs Gray
See charcoal and gray side by side with their codes, and a clear explanation of how they differ.
Charcoal
Hex#36454F
RGBrgb(54, 69, 79)
HSLhsl(204, 19%, 26%)
OKLCHoklch(0.38 0.03 238)
Gray
Hex#808080
RGBrgb(128, 128, 128)
HSLhsl(0, 0%, 50%)
OKLCHoklch(0.60 0.00 90)
The difference between charcoal and gray
Charcoal is a very dark blue-grey, near black, while gray is a neutral mid-tone. Charcoal works as a softer alternative to black; gray sits in the middle of the scale.
If you are choosing between them, view both against your background and check contrast, or fine-tune either in the picker.
Quick reference
Charcoal: #36454F · rgb(54, 69, 79)
Gray: #808080 · rgb(128, 128, 128)
What is the difference between charcoal and gray?
Charcoal is a very dark blue-grey, near black, while gray is a neutral mid-tone. Charcoal works as a softer alternative to black; gray sits in the middle of the scale.
What is the hex code for charcoal?
Charcoal is #36454F (rgb(54, 69, 79)).
What is the hex code for gray?
Gray is #808080 (rgb(128, 128, 128)).
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