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
2C2836
RGB
44, 40, 54
HSL
257, 15%, 18%
HSB
257, 26%, 21%
CMYK
19, 26, 0, 79
LAB
17, 5, -8
LCH
17, 10, 298
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 298
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, 1, -9
HWB
257, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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