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
2E2838
RGB
46, 40, 56
HSL
263, 17%, 19%
HSB
263, 29%, 22%
CMYK
18, 29, 0, 78
LAB
17, 6, -9
LCH
17, 11, 302
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 302
XYZ
3, 2, 4
LUV
17, 2, -10
HWB
263, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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