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
2C1917
RGB
44, 25, 23
HSL
6, 31%, 13%
HSB
6, 48%, 17%
CMYK
0, 43, 48, 83
LAB
11, 10, 6
LCH
11, 11, 30
OKLCH
0.24, 0.03, 26
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 9, 3
HWB
6, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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