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Charcoal

#0B4E6C

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

0B4E6C

RGB

11, 78, 108

HSL

199, 82%, 23%

HSB

199, 90%, 42%

CMYK

90, 28, 0, 58

LAB

31, -11, -23

LCH

31, 26, 244

OKLCH

0.40, 0.08, 234

XYZ

6, 7, 15

LUV

31, -20, -29

HWB

199, 4%, 58%

Pantone

316 C

Harmonies

Analogous

Complementary

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Triadic

Tetradic

Square

Shades & tints

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