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
2C261E
RGB
44, 38, 30
HSL
34, 19%, 15%
HSB
34, 32%, 17%
CMYK
0, 14, 32, 83
LAB
16, 2, 6
LCH
16, 7, 75
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 75
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 3, 5
HWB
34, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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