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
2C3633
RGB
44, 54, 51
HSL
162, 10%, 19%
HSB
162, 19%, 21%
CMYK
19, 0, 6, 79
LAB
22, -5, 0
LCH
22, 5, 175
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 175
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, -5, 1
HWB
162, 17%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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