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
2D2936
RGB
45, 41, 54
HSL
258, 14%, 19%
HSB
258, 24%, 21%
CMYK
17, 24, 0, 79
LAB
17, 4, -8
LCH
17, 9, 299
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 299
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 1, -8
HWB
258, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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