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Charcoal

#315E76

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

315E76

RGB

49, 94, 118

HSL

201, 41%, 33%

HSB

201, 58%, 46%

CMYK

58, 20, 0, 54

LAB

37, -10, -19

LCH

37, 21, 241

OKLCH

0.46, 0.06, 234

XYZ

9, 10, 19

LUV

37, -19, -24

HWB

201, 19%, 54%

Pantone

316 C

Harmonies

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