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
2C212F
RGB
44, 33, 47
HSL
287, 18%, 16%
HSB
287, 30%, 18%
CMYK
6, 30, 0, 82
LAB
15, 8, -7
LCH
15, 11, 317
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 319
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 4, -7
HWB
287, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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