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
2E281E
RGB
46, 40, 30
HSL
38, 21%, 15%
HSB
38, 35%, 18%
CMYK
0, 13, 35, 82
LAB
17, 1, 8
LCH
17, 8, 80
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 80
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 3, 6
HWB
38, 12%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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