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
2C3243
RGB
44, 50, 67
HSL
224, 21%, 22%
HSB
224, 34%, 26%
CMYK
34, 25, 0, 74
LAB
21, 1, -12
LCH
21, 12, 275
OKLCH
0.32, 0.03, 269
XYZ
3, 3, 6
LUV
21, -3, -13
HWB
224, 17%, 74%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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