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
2E2D28
RGB
46, 45, 40
HSL
50, 7%, 17%
HSB
50, 13%, 18%
CMYK
0, 2, 13, 82
LAB
18, 0, 3
LCH
18, 3, 96
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 98
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, 1, 3
HWB
50, 16%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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