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
2E2234
RGB
46, 34, 52
HSL
280, 21%, 17%
HSB
280, 35%, 20%
CMYK
12, 35, 0, 80
LAB
15, 9, -10
LCH
15, 13, 313
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 314
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
15, 4, -10
HWB
280, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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