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
2C2E26
RGB
44, 46, 38
HSL
75, 10%, 16%
HSB
75, 17%, 18%
CMYK
4, 0, 17, 82
LAB
19, -2, 5
LCH
19, 5, 115
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 119
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -1, 5
HWB
75, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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