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
2E3723
RGB
46, 55, 35
HSL
87, 22%, 18%
HSB
87, 36%, 22%
CMYK
16, 0, 36, 78
LAB
22, -7, 11
LCH
22, 13, 123
OKLCH
0.32, 0.04, 128
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
22, -4, 12
HWB
87, 14%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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