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
2A171E
RGB
42, 23, 30
HSL
338, 29%, 13%
HSB
338, 45%, 16%
CMYK
0, 45, 29, 84
LAB
11, 11, -1
LCH
11, 11, 356
OKLCH
0.23, 0.03, 356
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
11, 8, -2
HWB
338, 9%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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