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Charcoal

#3C504A

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
3C504A
RGB
60, 80, 74
HSL
162, 14%, 27%
HSB
162, 25%, 31%
CMYK
25, 0, 7, 69
LAB
32, -9, 1
LCH
32, 9, 175
OKLCH
0.41, 0.03, 175
XYZ
6, 7, 8
LUV
32, -10, 2
HWB
162, 24%, 69%
Pantone
5467 C

Harmonies

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