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
2E2831
RGB
46, 40, 49
HSL
280, 10%, 17%
HSB
280, 18%, 19%
CMYK
6, 18, 0, 81
LAB
17, 4, -5
LCH
17, 7, 313
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 315
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 2, -5
HWB
280, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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