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
2A210B
RGB
42, 33, 11
HSL
43, 58%, 10%
HSB
43, 74%, 16%
CMYK
0, 21, 74, 84
LAB
13, 2, 15
LCH
13, 15, 82
OKLCH
0.25, 0.04, 87
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
13, 5, 11
HWB
43, 4%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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