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
2E251E
RGB
46, 37, 30
HSL
26, 21%, 15%
HSB
26, 35%, 18%
CMYK
0, 20, 35, 82
LAB
16, 3, 6
LCH
16, 7, 62
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 60
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 5, 5
HWB
26, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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