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
2A2E2A
RGB
42, 46, 42
HSL
120, 5%, 17%
HSB
120, 9%, 18%
CMYK
9, 0, 9, 82
LAB
18, -3, 2
LCH
18, 3, 143
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 145
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
18, -2, 2
HWB
120, 16%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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