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
2D3222
RGB
45, 50, 34
HSL
79, 19%, 16%
HSB
79, 32%, 20%
CMYK
10, 0, 32, 80
LAB
20, -5, 9
LCH
20, 11, 117
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 122
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
20, -2, 9
HWB
79, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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