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
2A2E34
RGB
42, 46, 52
HSL
216, 11%, 18%
HSB
216, 19%, 20%
CMYK
19, 12, 0, 80
LAB
19, -1, -4
LCH
19, 5, 262
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 258
XYZ
3, 3, 4
LUV
19, -2, -4
HWB
216, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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