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
2C2018
RGB
44, 32, 24
HSL
24, 29%, 13%
HSB
24, 45%, 17%
CMYK
0, 27, 45, 83
LAB
14, 5, 8
LCH
14, 9, 58
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 55
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 5
HWB
24, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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