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
2C453B
RGB
44, 69, 59
HSL
156, 22%, 22%
HSB
156, 36%, 27%
CMYK
36, 0, 14, 73
LAB
27, -12, 3
LCH
27, 12, 167
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 167
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
27, -11, 5
HWB
156, 17%, 73%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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