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
2A2233
RGB
42, 34, 51
HSL
268, 20%, 17%
HSB
268, 33%, 20%
CMYK
18, 33, 0, 80
LAB
15, 7, -10
LCH
15, 12, 306
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 306
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 2, -10
HWB
268, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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