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
2E2537
RGB
46, 37, 55
HSL
270, 20%, 18%
HSB
270, 33%, 22%
CMYK
16, 33, 0, 78
LAB
16, 8, -10
LCH
16, 13, 307
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 307
XYZ
2, 2, 4
LUV
16, 3, -11
HWB
270, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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