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
2D2030
RGB
45, 32, 48
HSL
289, 20%, 16%
HSB
289, 33%, 19%
CMYK
6, 33, 0, 81
LAB
14, 9, -8
LCH
14, 12, 318
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 320
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 5, -8
HWB
289, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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