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
2C263A
RGB
44, 38, 58
HSL
258, 21%, 19%
HSB
258, 34%, 23%
CMYK
24, 34, 0, 77
LAB
17, 7, -12
LCH
17, 14, 300
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 298
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, 1, -12
HWB
258, 15%, 77%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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