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
2C220E
RGB
44, 34, 14
HSL
40, 52%, 11%
HSB
40, 68%, 17%
CMYK
0, 23, 68, 83
LAB
14, 3, 15
LCH
14, 15, 80
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 83
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 10
HWB
40, 5%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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