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
2E1E2C
RGB
46, 30, 44
HSL
308, 21%, 15%
HSB
308, 35%, 18%
CMYK
0, 35, 4, 82
LAB
14, 10, -6
LCH
14, 12, 329
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 331
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 6, -6
HWB
308, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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