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
2C2E17
RGB
44, 46, 23
HSL
65, 33%, 14%
HSB
65, 50%, 18%
CMYK
4, 0, 50, 82
LAB
18, -4, 14
LCH
18, 15, 106
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 113
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 0, 13
HWB
65, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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