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
2C291A
RGB
44, 41, 26
HSL
50, 26%, 14%
HSB
50, 41%, 17%
CMYK
0, 7, 41, 83
LAB
17, -1, 10
LCH
17, 10, 94
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 98
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 2, 9
HWB
50, 10%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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