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
2D283A
RGB
45, 40, 58
HSL
257, 18%, 19%
HSB
257, 31%, 23%
CMYK
22, 31, 0, 77
LAB
17, 6, -11
LCH
17, 12, 298
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 297
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 1, -11
HWB
257, 16%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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