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
2A2C32
RGB
42, 44, 50
HSL
225, 9%, 18%
HSB
225, 16%, 20%
CMYK
16, 12, 0, 80
LAB
18, 0, -4
LCH
18, 4, 273
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 271
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -1, -4
HWB
225, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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