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
2C3843
RGB
44, 56, 67
HSL
209, 21%, 22%
HSB
209, 34%, 26%
CMYK
34, 16, 0, 74
LAB
23, -3, -9
LCH
23, 9, 252
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 246
XYZ
3, 4, 6
LUV
23, -6, -9
HWB
209, 17%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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