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
2A161E
RGB
42, 22, 30
HSL
336, 31%, 13%
HSB
336, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 48, 29, 84
LAB
10, 11, -1
LCH
10, 12, 354
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 355
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 8, -2
HWB
336, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.