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
2C313C
RGB
44, 49, 60
HSL
221, 15%, 20%
HSB
221, 27%, 24%
CMYK
27, 18, 0, 76
LAB
20, 0, -8
LCH
20, 8, 270
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 266
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -3, -8
HWB
221, 17%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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