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
2C473E
RGB
44, 71, 62
HSL
160, 23%, 23%
HSB
160, 38%, 28%
CMYK
38, 0, 13, 72
LAB
28, -13, 2
LCH
28, 13, 171
OKLCH
0.37, 0.04, 171
XYZ
4, 5, 5
LUV
28, -12, 4
HWB
160, 17%, 72%
Pantone
357 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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