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
2C2636
RGB
44, 38, 54
HSL
263, 17%, 18%
HSB
263, 30%, 21%
CMYK
19, 30, 0, 79
LAB
16, 6, -9
LCH
16, 11, 302
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 302
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 2, -10
HWB
263, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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