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
2D3534
RGB
45, 53, 52
HSL
172, 8%, 19%
HSB
172, 15%, 21%
CMYK
15, 0, 2, 79
LAB
21, -4, -1
LCH
21, 4, 189
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 187
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
21, -4, 0
HWB
172, 18%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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