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
2C2935
RGB
44, 41, 53
HSL
255, 13%, 18%
HSB
255, 23%, 21%
CMYK
17, 23, 0, 79
LAB
17, 4, -7
LCH
17, 8, 297
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 296
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
17, 1, -8
HWB
255, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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