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
2A2E31
RGB
42, 46, 49
HSL
206, 8%, 18%
HSB
206, 14%, 19%
CMYK
14, 6, 0, 81
LAB
19, -1, -3
LCH
19, 3, 244
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 240
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -2, -2
HWB
206, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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