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Charcoal

#31556F

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
31556F
RGB
49, 85, 111
HSL
205, 39%, 31%
HSB
205, 56%, 44%
CMYK
56, 23, 0, 56
LAB
34, -7, -19
LCH
34, 21, 250
OKLCH
0.43, 0.06, 241
XYZ
7, 8, 16
LUV
34, -15, -24
HWB
205, 19%, 56%
Pantone
5467 C

Harmonies

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Shades & tints

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