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
2D3124
RGB
45, 49, 36
HSL
78, 15%, 17%
HSB
78, 27%, 19%
CMYK
8, 0, 27, 81
LAB
20, -4, 8
LCH
20, 9, 117
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 122
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -1, 8
HWB
78, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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