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
2E253A
RGB
46, 37, 58
HSL
266, 22%, 19%
HSB
266, 36%, 23%
CMYK
21, 36, 0, 77
LAB
16, 8, -12
LCH
16, 15, 305
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 304
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
16, 3, -13
HWB
266, 15%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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