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
2E272D
RGB
46, 39, 45
HSL
309, 8%, 17%
HSB
309, 15%, 18%
CMYK
0, 15, 2, 82
LAB
17, 4, -3
LCH
17, 5, 328
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 331
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 3, -3
HWB
309, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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