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
2D262C
RGB
45, 38, 44
HSL
309, 8%, 16%
HSB
309, 16%, 18%
CMYK
0, 16, 2, 82
LAB
16, 4, -3
LCH
16, 5, 328
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 331
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 3, -3
HWB
309, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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