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
2C3322
RGB
44, 51, 34
HSL
85, 20%, 17%
HSB
85, 33%, 20%
CMYK
14, 0, 33, 80
LAB
20, -6, 10
LCH
20, 11, 121
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 126
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, -3, 10
HWB
85, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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