Color Palettes

Anthracite color

Named after a very pure type of coal. It's an almost-black gray with a bluish undertone, cataloged as RAL 7016. It's widely used for aluminum windows, doors and facades.

Also known as: anthracite gray.

Anthracite · #293133

About anthracite

Anthracite (#293133) is a cool, dark, muted color. It belongs to the blacks family. It mixes 41 red, 49 green and 51 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in architecture, home decor, cars.

Anthracite shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Anthracite color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Jet black
Analogous
TriadicClose to: Jet black
Split complementaryClose to: Jet black
TetradicClose to: Jet black

Anthracite color palettes

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Monochromatic palette · Anthracite
Analogous palette · Anthracite
Complementary palette · Anthracite
Triadic palette · Anthracite
With neutrals palette · Anthracite
With an accent palette · Anthracite

Anthracite contrast with text

White textContrast 13.3:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 1.6:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --anthracite: #293133;
  --anthracite-rgb: 41, 49, 51;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--anthracite); }
.text { color: var(--anthracite); }

Colors similar to anthracite

OnyxJet blackOxford grayCoal blackCharcoal grayEbonyGraphiteTaupeDark grayBlue black

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BlackEbonyJet blackOnyxCoal blackBlue black

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for anthracite?

The hex code for anthracite is #293133. In RGB it is rgb(41, 49, 51), in HSL hsl(192, 11%, 18%) and in CMYK 20, 4, 0, 80.

What is the complementary color of anthracite?

Its complement on the color wheel is #332B29, close to jet black. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on anthracite?

Yes. The contrast with white is 13.3:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).