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
2C331E
RGB
44, 51, 30
HSL
80, 26%, 16%
HSB
80, 41%, 20%
CMYK
14, 0, 41, 80
LAB
20, -6, 12
LCH
20, 14, 118
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -3, 12
HWB
80, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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