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
2A2115
RGB
42, 33, 21
HSL
34, 33%, 12%
HSB
34, 50%, 16%
CMYK
0, 21, 50, 84
LAB
14, 3, 10
LCH
14, 10, 74
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 74
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 5, 7
HWB
34, 8%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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