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
2A151A
RGB
42, 21, 26
HSL
346, 33%, 12%
HSB
346, 50%, 16%
CMYK
0, 50, 38, 84
LAB
10, 12, 1
LCH
10, 12, 6
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 5
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 9, 0
HWB
346, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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