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
2C384C
RGB
44, 56, 76
HSL
218, 27%, 24%
HSB
218, 42%, 30%
CMYK
42, 26, 0, 70
LAB
23, -1, -14
LCH
23, 14, 267
OKLCH
0.34, 0.04, 260
XYZ
4, 4, 7
LUV
23, -6, -16
HWB
218, 17%, 70%
Pantone
534 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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