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
2C2A25
RGB
44, 42, 37
HSL
43, 9%, 16%
HSB
43, 16%, 17%
CMYK
0, 5, 16, 83
LAB
17, 0, 4
LCH
17, 4, 88
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 89
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 1, 3
HWB
43, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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