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
2A2B30
RGB
42, 43, 48
HSL
230, 7%, 18%
HSB
230, 13%, 19%
CMYK
13, 10, 0, 81
LAB
18, 0, -3
LCH
18, 3, 278
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 277
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -1, -3
HWB
230, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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