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
2A281F
RGB
42, 40, 31
HSL
49, 15%, 14%
HSB
49, 26%, 16%
CMYK
0, 5, 26, 84
LAB
16, 0, 6
LCH
16, 6, 94
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 97
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
16, 1, 5
HWB
49, 12%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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