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
242F2B
RGB
36, 47, 43
HSL
158, 13%, 16%
HSB
158, 23%, 18%
CMYK
23, 0, 9, 82
LAB
18, -6, 1
LCH
18, 6, 171
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 171
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -5, 2
HWB
158, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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