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
2D3029
RGB
45, 48, 41
HSL
86, 8%, 17%
HSB
86, 15%, 19%
CMYK
6, 0, 15, 81
LAB
19, -3, 4
LCH
19, 5, 123
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 126
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
19, -1, 4
HWB
86, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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