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
2E342D
RGB
46, 52, 45
HSL
111, 7%, 19%
HSB
111, 13%, 20%
CMYK
12, 0, 13, 80
LAB
21, -4, 4
LCH
21, 5, 138
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 141
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -3, 4
HWB
111, 18%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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