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
2A2C1E
RGB
42, 44, 30
HSL
69, 19%, 15%
HSB
69, 32%, 17%
CMYK
5, 0, 32, 83
LAB
17, -3, 9
LCH
17, 9, 110
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 115
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
17, 0, 8
HWB
69, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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