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
2B2D2E
RGB
43, 45, 46
HSL
200, 3%, 17%
HSB
200, 7%, 18%
CMYK
7, 2, 0, 82
LAB
18, -1, -1
LCH
18, 1, 233
OKLCH
0.30, 0.00, 229
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -1, -1
HWB
200, 17%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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