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
2E3828
RGB
46, 56, 40
HSL
98, 17%, 19%
HSB
98, 29%, 22%
CMYK
18, 0, 29, 78
LAB
22, -7, 9
LCH
22, 11, 130
OKLCH
0.33, 0.03, 134
XYZ
3, 4, 3
LUV
22, -4, 9
HWB
98, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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