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
2C2A33
RGB
44, 42, 51
HSL
253, 10%, 18%
HSB
253, 18%, 20%
CMYK
14, 18, 0, 80
LAB
18, 3, -6
LCH
18, 6, 295
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 296
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, 0, -6
HWB
253, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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