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
2A141B
RGB
42, 20, 27
HSL
341, 35%, 12%
HSB
341, 52%, 16%
CMYK
0, 52, 36, 84
LAB
10, 12, 0
LCH
10, 12, 1
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 0
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 9, -1
HWB
341, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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