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
2C240F
RGB
44, 36, 15
HSL
43, 49%, 12%
HSB
43, 66%, 17%
CMYK
0, 18, 66, 83
LAB
15, 1, 15
LCH
15, 15, 85
OKLCH
0.26, 0.04, 89
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 5, 11
HWB
43, 6%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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