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
2D231E
RGB
45, 35, 30
HSL
20, 20%, 15%
HSB
20, 33%, 18%
CMYK
0, 22, 33, 82
LAB
15, 4, 5
LCH
15, 7, 51
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 5, 4
HWB
20, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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