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
2C1B28
RGB
44, 27, 40
HSL
314, 24%, 14%
HSB
314, 39%, 17%
CMYK
0, 39, 9, 83
LAB
12, 11, -5
LCH
12, 12, 333
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 335
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 6, -5
HWB
314, 11%, 83%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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