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
2D272E
RGB
45, 39, 46
HSL
291, 8%, 17%
HSB
291, 15%, 18%
CMYK
2, 15, 0, 82
LAB
17, 4, -4
LCH
17, 5, 319
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 321
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 2, -4
HWB
291, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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