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
2A141E
RGB
42, 20, 30
HSL
333, 35%, 12%
HSB
333, 52%, 16%
CMYK
0, 52, 29, 84
LAB
10, 13, -2
LCH
10, 13, 351
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 352
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 8, -3
HWB
333, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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