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
2C423F
RGB
44, 66, 63
HSL
172, 20%, 22%
HSB
172, 33%, 26%
CMYK
33, 0, 5, 74
LAB
26, -10, -1
LCH
26, 10, 187
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 185
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
26, -10, 0
HWB
172, 17%, 74%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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