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
2D2C2E
RGB
45, 44, 46
HSL
270, 2%, 18%
HSB
270, 4%, 18%
CMYK
2, 4, 0, 82
LAB
18, 1, -1
LCH
18, 1, 306
OKLCH
0.29, 0.00, 308
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, 0, -1
HWB
270, 17%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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