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
2A170C
RGB
42, 23, 12
HSL
22, 56%, 11%
HSB
22, 71%, 16%
CMYK
0, 45, 71, 84
LAB
10, 9, 10
LCH
10, 14, 50
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 50
XYZ
1, 1, 0
LUV
10, 9, 6
HWB
22, 5%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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