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
2A2B16
RGB
42, 43, 22
HSL
63, 32%, 13%
HSB
63, 49%, 17%
CMYK
2, 0, 49, 83
LAB
17, -3, 13
LCH
17, 14, 104
OKLCH
0.28, 0.04, 111
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
17, 0, 11
HWB
63, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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