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
2E231F
RGB
46, 35, 31
HSL
16, 19%, 15%
HSB
16, 33%, 18%
CMYK
0, 24, 33, 82
LAB
15, 5, 5
LCH
15, 7, 45
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 41
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 6, 3
HWB
16, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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