Back to all colors

Charcoal

#3B495C

A balanced, 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
3B495C
RGB
59, 73, 92
HSL
215, 22%, 30%
HSB
215, 36%, 36%
CMYK
36, 21, 0, 64
LAB
30, -2, -13
LCH
30, 13, 262
OKLCH
0.40, 0.04, 256
XYZ
6, 6, 11
LUV
30, -7, -16
HWB
215, 23%, 64%
Pantone
5467 C

Harmonies

Analogous
Complementary
Split Complementary
Triadic
Tetradic
Square

Shades & tints

Similar named colors

Browse every named gray on shades of gray, or all families on colors.