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
2E3423
RGB
46, 52, 35
HSL
81, 20%, 17%
HSB
81, 33%, 20%
CMYK
12, 0, 33, 80
LAB
21, -5, 10
LCH
21, 11, 119
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 124
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, -2, 10
HWB
81, 14%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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