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
2C3541
RGB
44, 53, 65
HSL
214, 19%, 21%
HSB
214, 32%, 25%
CMYK
32, 18, 0, 75
LAB
22, -1, -9
LCH
22, 9, 261
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 256
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
22, -4, -9
HWB
214, 17%, 75%
Pantone
5395 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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