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
2E281A
RGB
46, 40, 26
HSL
42, 28%, 14%
HSB
42, 43%, 18%
CMYK
0, 13, 43, 82
LAB
16, 1, 10
LCH
16, 10, 85
OKLCH
0.28, 0.03, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 4, 8
HWB
42, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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