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
2C2017
RGB
44, 32, 23
HSL
26, 31%, 13%
HSB
26, 48%, 17%
CMYK
0, 27, 48, 83
LAB
14, 5, 8
LCH
14, 10, 60
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 58
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 6
HWB
26, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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