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
2E2536
RGB
46, 37, 54
HSL
272, 19%, 18%
HSB
272, 31%, 21%
CMYK
15, 31, 0, 79
LAB
16, 7, -9
LCH
16, 12, 308
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 308
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 3, -10
HWB
272, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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