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
2C2D32
RGB
44, 45, 50
HSL
230, 6%, 18%
HSB
230, 12%, 20%
CMYK
12, 10, 0, 80
LAB
19, 0, -3
LCH
19, 3, 278
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 277
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
19, -1, -3
HWB
230, 17%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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