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
2E303A
RGB
46, 48, 58
HSL
230, 12%, 20%
HSB
230, 21%, 23%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 77
LAB
20, 1, -7
LCH
20, 7, 279
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 276
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
20, -1, -7
HWB
230, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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