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
2A222C
RGB
42, 34, 44
HSL
288, 13%, 15%
HSB
288, 23%, 17%
CMYK
5, 23, 0, 83
LAB
14, 6, -5
LCH
14, 8, 318
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 319
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
14, 3, -5
HWB
288, 13%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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