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
2E240E
RGB
46, 36, 14
HSL
41, 53%, 12%
HSB
41, 70%, 18%
CMYK
0, 22, 70, 82
LAB
15, 2, 16
LCH
15, 16, 81
OKLCH
0.27, 0.04, 85
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
15, 6, 11
HWB
41, 5%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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