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
2D3036
RGB
45, 48, 54
HSL
220, 9%, 19%
HSB
220, 17%, 21%
CMYK
17, 11, 0, 79
LAB
20, 0, -4
LCH
20, 4, 267
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 264
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -2, -4
HWB
220, 18%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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