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
2A230F
RGB
42, 35, 15
HSL
44, 47%, 11%
HSB
44, 64%, 16%
CMYK
0, 17, 64, 84
LAB
14, 1, 14
LCH
14, 14, 86
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 91
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 4, 10
HWB
44, 6%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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