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
2E2E16
RGB
46, 46, 22
HSL
60, 35%, 13%
HSB
60, 52%, 18%
CMYK
0, 0, 52, 82
LAB
18, -3, 15
LCH
18, 16, 102
OKLCH
0.29, 0.04, 109
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, 1, 13
HWB
60, 9%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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