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
2C1C19
RGB
44, 28, 25
HSL
9, 28%, 14%
HSB
9, 43%, 17%
CMYK
0, 36, 43, 83
LAB
12, 8, 5
LCH
12, 9, 35
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 31
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 8, 3
HWB
9, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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