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
2A2126
RGB
42, 33, 38
HSL
327, 12%, 15%
HSB
327, 21%, 16%
CMYK
0, 21, 10, 84
LAB
14, 5, -2
LCH
14, 6, 342
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 344
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
14, 4, -2
HWB
327, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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