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
2E2B39
RGB
46, 43, 57
HSL
253, 14%, 20%
HSB
253, 25%, 22%
CMYK
19, 25, 0, 78
LAB
18, 4, -9
LCH
18, 9, 296
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 295
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
18, 1, -9
HWB
253, 17%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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