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
2C331F
RGB
44, 51, 31
HSL
81, 24%, 16%
HSB
81, 39%, 20%
CMYK
14, 0, 39, 80
LAB
20, -6, 12
LCH
20, 13, 118
OKLCH
0.31, 0.04, 124
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -3, 12
HWB
81, 12%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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