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Charcoal

#095977

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

095977

RGB

9, 89, 119

HSL

196, 86%, 25%

HSB

196, 92%, 47%

CMYK

92, 25, 0, 53

LAB

35, -14, -24

LCH

35, 27, 240

OKLCH

0.44, 0.08, 231

XYZ

7, 9, 19

LUV

35, -23, -30

HWB

196, 4%, 53%

Pantone

316 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

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Shades & tints

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