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
2A1C19
RGB
42, 28, 25
HSL
11, 25%, 13%
HSB
11, 40%, 16%
CMYK
0, 33, 40, 84
LAB
12, 7, 5
LCH
12, 8, 36
OKLCH
0.24, 0.02, 32
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
12, 7, 3
HWB
11, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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