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
2C2432
RGB
44, 36, 50
HSL
274, 16%, 17%
HSB
274, 28%, 20%
CMYK
12, 28, 0, 80
LAB
16, 6, -8
LCH
16, 10, 310
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 310
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 3, -8
HWB
274, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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