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
2E3539
RGB
46, 53, 57
HSL
202, 11%, 20%
HSB
202, 19%, 22%
CMYK
19, 7, 0, 78
LAB
22, -2, -4
LCH
22, 4, 237
OKLCH
0.32, 0.01, 233
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
22, -3, -4
HWB
202, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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