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
2C2A38
RGB
44, 42, 56
HSL
249, 14%, 19%
HSB
249, 25%, 22%
CMYK
21, 25, 0, 78
LAB
18, 4, -9
LCH
18, 9, 293
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 291
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
18, 0, -9
HWB
249, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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