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
2D2E23
RGB
45, 46, 35
HSL
65, 14%, 16%
HSB
65, 24%, 18%
CMYK
2, 0, 24, 82
LAB
19, -2, 7
LCH
19, 7, 108
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 112
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, 0, 7
HWB
65, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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