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
2C202E
RGB
44, 32, 46
HSL
291, 18%, 15%
HSB
291, 30%, 18%
CMYK
4, 30, 0, 82
LAB
14, 8, -7
LCH
14, 11, 320
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 322
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 4, -7
HWB
291, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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