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
2E2731
RGB
46, 39, 49
HSL
282, 11%, 17%
HSB
282, 20%, 19%
CMYK
6, 20, 0, 81
LAB
17, 5, -5
LCH
17, 7, 314
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 316
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 3, -6
HWB
282, 15%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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