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
2E281C
RGB
46, 40, 28
HSL
40, 24%, 15%
HSB
40, 39%, 18%
CMYK
0, 13, 39, 82
LAB
17, 1, 9
LCH
17, 9, 83
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 84
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 4, 7
HWB
40, 11%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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