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
2A1C2A
RGB
42, 28, 42
HSL
300, 20%, 14%
HSB
300, 33%, 16%
CMYK
0, 33, 0, 84
LAB
13, 9, -7
LCH
13, 11, 325
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 327
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
13, 5, -6
HWB
300, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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