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
2A231B
RGB
42, 35, 27
HSL
32, 22%, 14%
HSB
32, 36%, 16%
CMYK
0, 17, 36, 84
LAB
14, 2, 7
LCH
14, 7, 71
OKLCH
0.26, 0.02, 71
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 4, 5
HWB
32, 11%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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