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
2E2E38
RGB
46, 46, 56
HSL
240, 10%, 20%
HSB
240, 18%, 22%
CMYK
18, 18, 0, 78
LAB
19, 2, -6
LCH
19, 7, 287
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 285
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, 0, -7
HWB
240, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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