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
2D2333
RGB
45, 35, 51
HSL
278, 19%, 17%
HSB
278, 31%, 20%
CMYK
12, 31, 0, 80
LAB
15, 8, -9
LCH
15, 12, 312
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 313
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 3, -9
HWB
278, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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