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
2A2F25
RGB
42, 47, 37
HSL
90, 12%, 16%
HSB
90, 21%, 18%
CMYK
11, 0, 21, 82
LAB
19, -4, 6
LCH
19, 7, 125
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 129
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -2, 6
HWB
90, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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