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
2E3935
RGB
46, 57, 53
HSL
158, 11%, 20%
HSB
158, 19%, 22%
CMYK
19, 0, 7, 78
LAB
23, -6, 1
LCH
23, 6, 171
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 171
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -5, 2
HWB
158, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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