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
2C2939
RGB
44, 41, 57
HSL
251, 16%, 19%
HSB
251, 28%, 22%
CMYK
23, 28, 0, 78
LAB
17, 5, -10
LCH
17, 11, 295
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 293
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 0, -10
HWB
251, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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