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
2A271A
RGB
42, 39, 26
HSL
49, 24%, 13%
HSB
49, 38%, 16%
CMYK
0, 7, 38, 84
LAB
16, 0, 9
LCH
16, 9, 93
OKLCH
0.27, 0.02, 97
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 2, 8
HWB
49, 10%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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