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
2A262E
RGB
42, 38, 46
HSL
270, 10%, 16%
HSB
270, 17%, 18%
CMYK
9, 17, 0, 82
LAB
16, 3, -5
LCH
16, 6, 306
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 308
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 1, -5
HWB
270, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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