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
2E2C26
RGB
46, 44, 38
HSL
45, 10%, 16%
HSB
45, 17%, 18%
CMYK
0, 4, 17, 82
LAB
18, 0, 4
LCH
18, 4, 90
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 92
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, 1, 4
HWB
45, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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