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
2C241E
RGB
44, 36, 30
HSL
26, 19%, 15%
HSB
26, 32%, 17%
CMYK
0, 18, 32, 83
LAB
15, 3, 6
LCH
15, 6, 61
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 59
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 4, 4
HWB
26, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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