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
2A252B
RGB
42, 37, 43
HSL
290, 8%, 16%
HSB
290, 14%, 17%
CMYK
2, 14, 0, 83
LAB
15, 3, -3
LCH
15, 5, 318
OKLCH
0.27, 0.01, 321
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 2, -3
HWB
290, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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