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
2E2C2F
RGB
46, 44, 47
HSL
280, 3%, 18%
HSB
280, 6%, 18%
CMYK
2, 6, 0, 82
LAB
18, 1, -2
LCH
18, 2, 312
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 315
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
18, 1, -2
HWB
280, 17%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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