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
2C311B
RGB
44, 49, 27
HSL
74, 29%, 15%
HSB
74, 45%, 19%
CMYK
10, 0, 45, 81
LAB
19, -6, 13
LCH
19, 14, 113
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 119
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
19, -2, 12
HWB
74, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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