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
2C181B
RGB
44, 24, 27
HSL
351, 29%, 13%
HSB
351, 45%, 17%
CMYK
0, 45, 39, 83
LAB
11, 11, 2
LCH
11, 11, 12
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 10
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 9, 1
HWB
351, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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