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
2E311C
RGB
46, 49, 28
HSL
69, 27%, 15%
HSB
69, 43%, 19%
CMYK
6, 0, 43, 81
LAB
20, -4, 13
LCH
20, 14, 109
OKLCH
0.30, 0.04, 115
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -1, 12
HWB
69, 11%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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