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
2E231C
RGB
46, 35, 28
HSL
23, 24%, 15%
HSB
23, 39%, 18%
CMYK
0, 24, 39, 82
LAB
15, 4, 7
LCH
15, 8, 57
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 54
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 6, 5
HWB
23, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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