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
2C272A
RGB
44, 39, 42
HSL
324, 6%, 16%
HSB
324, 11%, 17%
CMYK
0, 11, 5, 83
LAB
16, 3, -1
LCH
16, 3, 339
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 341
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 2, -1
HWB
324, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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