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
2D3733
RGB
45, 55, 51
HSL
156, 10%, 20%
HSB
156, 18%, 22%
CMYK
18, 0, 7, 78
LAB
22, -5, 1
LCH
22, 5, 169
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 169
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -5, 2
HWB
156, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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