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
2A2A20
RGB
42, 42, 32
HSL
60, 14%, 15%
HSB
60, 24%, 16%
CMYK
0, 0, 24, 84
LAB
17, -2, 7
LCH
17, 7, 104
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 107
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 0, 6
HWB
60, 13%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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