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
2E2637
RGB
46, 38, 55
HSL
268, 18%, 18%
HSB
268, 31%, 22%
CMYK
16, 31, 0, 78
LAB
17, 7, -10
LCH
17, 12, 306
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 306
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 3, -10
HWB
268, 15%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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