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
2E2333
RGB
46, 35, 51
HSL
281, 19%, 17%
HSB
281, 31%, 20%
CMYK
10, 31, 0, 80
LAB
16, 8, -8
LCH
16, 12, 314
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 315
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 4, -9
HWB
281, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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