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
2A2B27
RGB
42, 43, 39
HSL
75, 5%, 16%
HSB
75, 9%, 17%
CMYK
2, 0, 9, 83
LAB
17, -1, 2
LCH
17, 3, 115
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 118
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 0, 2
HWB
75, 15%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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