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
2E293C
RGB
46, 41, 60
HSL
256, 19%, 20%
HSB
256, 32%, 24%
CMYK
23, 32, 0, 76
LAB
18, 6, -11
LCH
18, 13, 298
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 296
XYZ
3, 2, 5
LUV
18, 1, -12
HWB
256, 16%, 76%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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