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
2D3031
RGB
45, 48, 49
HSL
195, 4%, 18%
HSB
195, 8%, 19%
CMYK
8, 2, 0, 81
LAB
20, -1, -1
LCH
20, 2, 224
OKLCH
0.31, 0.00, 220
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -1, -1
HWB
195, 18%, 81%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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