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Charcoal

#102C29

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

Psychology

Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.

Meaning

Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.

Applications

Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.

Conversion

HEX
102C29
RGB
16, 44, 41
HSL
174, 47%, 12%
HSB
174, 64%, 17%
CMYK
64, 0, 7, 83
LAB
16, -12, -1
LCH
16, 12, 187
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 186
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, -9, 0
HWB
174, 6%, 83%
Pantone
5467 C

Harmonies

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