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
2E3938
RGB
46, 57, 56
HSL
175, 11%, 20%
HSB
175, 19%, 22%
CMYK
19, 0, 2, 78
LAB
23, -5, -1
LCH
23, 5, 191
OKLCH
0.33, 0.01, 190
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
23, -5, 0
HWB
175, 18%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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