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
2A242F
RGB
42, 36, 47
HSL
273, 13%, 16%
HSB
273, 23%, 18%
CMYK
11, 23, 0, 82
LAB
15, 5, -6
LCH
15, 8, 308
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 310
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 2, -6
HWB
273, 14%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
Similar named colors
Browse every named black on shades of black, or all families on colors.