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Tavern Charcoal
#524F44
Sitting at HSL 47°, 9%, 29%, Tavern Charcoal reads moody and warm. The color's low saturation gives it a quiet, atmospheric quality and reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. Best used for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers pair it with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass for grounded, cohesive interiors.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Tavern Charcoal CW-90
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways
Best Uses
feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture
Pairs With
white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #524F44?
#524F44 is Tavern Charcoal, a deep yellow with a warm undertone.
Is #524F44 warm or cool?
Tavern Charcoal reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Tavern Charcoal?
Tavern Charcoal works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms, hallways. Designers typically use it for feature walls, cabinetry, exterior trim, statement furniture.
What colors pair well with Tavern Charcoal?
Tavern Charcoal pairs naturally with white walls, light oak, sage greens, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Tavern Charcoal?
You can download Tavern Charcoal on dsgn.house in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.
What's the RGB value of #524F44?
#524F44 converts to RGB 82, 79, 68.