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
2C1D1E
RGB
44, 29, 30
HSL
356, 21%, 14%
HSB
356, 34%, 17%
CMYK
0, 34, 32, 83
LAB
13, 8, 2
LCH
13, 8, 17
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 14
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 7, 1
HWB
356, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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