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Charcoal

#03343A

A deep, muted charcoal — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX
03343A
RGB
3, 52, 58
HSL
187, 90%, 12%
HSB
187, 95%, 23%
CMYK
95, 10, 0, 77
LAB
19, -14, -8
LCH
19, 16, 211
OKLCH
0.30, 0.05, 208
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
19, -14, -7
HWB
187, 1%, 77%
Pantone
5467 C

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