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
2C2437
RGB
44, 36, 55
HSL
265, 21%, 18%
HSB
265, 35%, 22%
CMYK
20, 35, 0, 78
LAB
16, 7, -11
LCH
16, 13, 304
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 303
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 2, -11
HWB
265, 14%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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