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
2A2C35
RGB
42, 44, 53
HSL
229, 12%, 19%
HSB
229, 21%, 21%
CMYK
21, 17, 0, 79
LAB
18, 1, -6
LCH
18, 6, 278
OKLCH
0.29, 0.02, 275
XYZ
2, 3, 4
LUV
18, -1, -6
HWB
229, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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