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
2C1C25
RGB
44, 28, 37
HSL
326, 22%, 14%
HSB
326, 36%, 17%
CMYK
0, 36, 16, 83
LAB
13, 9, -3
LCH
13, 10, 343
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 345
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
13, 7, -3
HWB
326, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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