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
2E221D
RGB
46, 34, 29
HSL
18, 23%, 15%
HSB
18, 37%, 18%
CMYK
0, 26, 37, 82
LAB
15, 5, 6
LCH
15, 8, 47
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 44
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 6, 4
HWB
18, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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