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
2D311F
RGB
45, 49, 31
HSL
73, 23%, 16%
HSB
73, 37%, 19%
CMYK
8, 0, 37, 81
LAB
20, -5, 11
LCH
20, 12, 113
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 118
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -1, 10
HWB
73, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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