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
2C2422
RGB
44, 36, 34
HSL
12, 13%, 15%
HSB
12, 23%, 17%
CMYK
0, 18, 23, 83
LAB
15, 4, 3
LCH
15, 5, 38
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 34
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 4, 2
HWB
12, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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