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
2C212B
RGB
44, 33, 43
HSL
305, 14%, 15%
HSB
305, 25%, 17%
CMYK
0, 25, 2, 83
LAB
14, 7, -5
LCH
14, 8, 327
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 329
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 4, -5
HWB
305, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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