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
2C2C16
RGB
44, 44, 22
HSL
60, 33%, 13%
HSB
60, 50%, 17%
CMYK
0, 0, 50, 83
LAB
18, -3, 14
LCH
18, 15, 102
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 108
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
18, 1, 12
HWB
60, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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