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
2A2E1A
RGB
42, 46, 26
HSL
72, 28%, 14%
HSB
72, 43%, 18%
CMYK
9, 0, 43, 82
LAB
18, -5, 12
LCH
18, 13, 112
OKLCH
0.29, 0.03, 118
XYZ
2, 3, 1
LUV
18, -1, 11
HWB
72, 10%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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