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
2D372E
RGB
45, 55, 46
HSL
126, 10%, 20%
HSB
126, 18%, 22%
CMYK
18, 0, 16, 78
LAB
22, -6, 4
LCH
22, 7, 145
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 148
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
22, -4, 5
HWB
126, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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