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
2A2325
RGB
42, 35, 37
HSL
343, 9%, 15%
HSB
343, 17%, 16%
CMYK
0, 17, 12, 84
LAB
15, 4, 0
LCH
15, 4, 359
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 359
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 3, 0
HWB
343, 14%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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