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
2C2525
RGB
44, 37, 37
HSL
0, 9%, 16%
HSB
0, 16%, 17%
CMYK
0, 16, 16, 83
LAB
15, 3, 1
LCH
15, 4, 21
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 18
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 3, 1
HWB
0, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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