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
2C1B23
RGB
44, 27, 35
HSL
332, 24%, 14%
HSB
332, 39%, 17%
CMYK
0, 39, 20, 83
LAB
12, 10, -2
LCH
12, 10, 349
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 350
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 7, -3
HWB
332, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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