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Charcoal

#08516E

A balanced, moderate 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
08516E
RGB
8, 81, 110
HSL
197, 86%, 23%
HSB
197, 93%, 43%
CMYK
93, 26, 0, 57
LAB
32, -13, -23
LCH
32, 26, 241
OKLCH
0.41, 0.08, 232
XYZ
6, 7, 16
LUV
32, -21, -28
HWB
197, 3%, 57%
Pantone
316 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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