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
2E181A
RGB
46, 24, 26
HSL
355, 31%, 14%
HSB
355, 48%, 18%
CMYK
0, 48, 43, 82
LAB
11, 12, 4
LCH
11, 12, 17
OKLCH
0.24, 0.04, 14
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 10, 1
HWB
355, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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