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Charcoal

#404F56

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
404F56
RGB
64, 79, 86
HSL
199, 15%, 29%
HSB
199, 26%, 34%
CMYK
26, 8, 0, 66
LAB
33, -5, -6
LCH
33, 8, 233
OKLCH
0.42, 0.02, 228
XYZ
7, 7, 10
LUV
33, -8, -7
HWB
199, 25%, 66%
Pantone
5467 C

Harmonies

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