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
2A161F
RGB
42, 22, 31
HSL
333, 31%, 13%
HSB
333, 48%, 16%
CMYK
0, 48, 26, 84
LAB
10, 12, -2
LCH
10, 12, 351
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 352
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
10, 8, -2
HWB
333, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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