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
2D312B
RGB
45, 49, 43
HSL
100, 7%, 18%
HSB
100, 12%, 19%
CMYK
8, 0, 12, 81
LAB
20, -3, 3
LCH
20, 4, 132
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 135
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -2, 4
HWB
100, 17%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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