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
2E2834
RGB
46, 40, 52
HSL
270, 13%, 18%
HSB
270, 23%, 20%
CMYK
12, 23, 0, 80
LAB
17, 5, -7
LCH
17, 8, 307
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 308
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 2, -7
HWB
270, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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