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
2C1927
RGB
44, 25, 39
HSL
316, 28%, 14%
HSB
316, 43%, 17%
CMYK
0, 43, 11, 83
LAB
12, 12, -6
LCH
12, 13, 335
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 337
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 7, -6
HWB
316, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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