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
2E251C
RGB
46, 37, 28
HSL
30, 24%, 15%
HSB
30, 39%, 18%
CMYK
0, 20, 39, 82
LAB
16, 3, 8
LCH
16, 8, 68
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 67
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 5, 6
HWB
30, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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