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
2A2A2A
RGB
42, 42, 42
HSL
0, 0%, 16%
HSB
0, 0%, 16%
CMYK
0, 0, 0, 84
LAB
17, 0, 0
LCH
17, 0, 0
OKLCH
0.29, 0.00, 0
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
17, 0, 0
HWB
0, 16%, 84%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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