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
2A2F22
RGB
42, 47, 34
HSL
83, 16%, 16%
HSB
83, 28%, 18%
CMYK
11, 0, 28, 82
LAB
19, -4, 8
LCH
19, 9, 120
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 125
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -2, 8
HWB
83, 13%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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