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
2E3936
RGB
46, 57, 54
HSL
164, 11%, 20%
HSB
164, 19%, 22%
CMYK
19, 0, 5, 78
LAB
23, -5, 0
LCH
23, 5, 177
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 177
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -5, 1
HWB
164, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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