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
2A2D28
RGB
42, 45, 40
HSL
96, 6%, 17%
HSB
96, 11%, 18%
CMYK
7, 0, 11, 82
LAB
18, -2, 3
LCH
18, 4, 129
OKLCH
0.29, 0.01, 133
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
18, -1, 3
HWB
96, 16%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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