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
2C424A
RGB
44, 66, 74
HSL
196, 25%, 23%
HSB
196, 41%, 29%
CMYK
41, 11, 0, 71
LAB
26, -7, -8
LCH
26, 11, 227
OKLCH
0.36, 0.03, 223
XYZ
4, 5, 7
LUV
26, -10, -8
HWB
196, 17%, 71%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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