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
2A2B32
RGB
42, 43, 50
HSL
232, 9%, 18%
HSB
232, 16%, 20%
CMYK
16, 14, 0, 80
LAB
18, 1, -5
LCH
18, 5, 281
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 279
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
18, -1, -5
HWB
232, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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