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
2E2D30
RGB
46, 45, 48
HSL
260, 3%, 18%
HSB
260, 6%, 19%
CMYK
4, 6, 0, 81
LAB
19, 1, -2
LCH
19, 2, 299
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 301
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
19, 0, -2
HWB
260, 18%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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