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
2E3030
RGB
46, 48, 48
HSL
180, 2%, 18%
HSB
180, 4%, 19%
CMYK
4, 0, 0, 81
LAB
20, -1, 0
LCH
20, 1, 199
OKLCH
0.31, 0.00, 197
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -1, 0
HWB
180, 18%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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