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
2E313B
RGB
46, 49, 59
HSL
226, 12%, 21%
HSB
226, 22%, 23%
CMYK
22, 17, 0, 77
LAB
20, 1, -7
LCH
20, 7, 275
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 272
XYZ
3, 3, 5
LUV
20, -2, -7
HWB
226, 18%, 77%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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