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
2A2A26
RGB
42, 42, 38
HSL
60, 5%, 16%
HSB
60, 10%, 16%
CMYK
0, 0, 10, 84
LAB
17, -1, 3
LCH
17, 3, 105
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 107
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 0, 2
HWB
60, 15%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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