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
242B2A
RGB
36, 43, 42
HSL
171, 9%, 15%
HSB
171, 16%, 17%
CMYK
16, 0, 2, 83
LAB
17, -3, 0
LCH
17, 3, 187
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 186
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, -3, 0
HWB
171, 14%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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