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
2C323E
RGB
44, 50, 62
HSL
220, 17%, 21%
HSB
220, 29%, 24%
CMYK
29, 19, 0, 76
LAB
21, 0, -9
LCH
21, 9, 269
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 264
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
21, -3, -9
HWB
220, 17%, 76%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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