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
2A2D32
RGB
42, 45, 50
HSL
217, 9%, 18%
HSB
217, 16%, 20%
CMYK
16, 10, 0, 80
LAB
18, 0, -4
LCH
18, 4, 264
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 261
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -2, -4
HWB
217, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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