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
1E2E2D
RGB
30, 46, 45
HSL
176, 21%, 15%
HSB
176, 35%, 18%
CMYK
35, 0, 2, 82
LAB
17, -7, -2
LCH
17, 7, 193
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 191
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -6, -1
HWB
176, 12%, 82%
Pantone
5467 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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