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
2C2D3D
RGB
44, 45, 61
HSL
236, 16%, 21%
HSB
236, 28%, 24%
CMYK
28, 26, 0, 76
LAB
19, 3, -10
LCH
19, 11, 285
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 282
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
19, -1, -11
HWB
236, 17%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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