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
2A2F2E
RGB
42, 47, 46
HSL
168, 6%, 17%
HSB
168, 11%, 18%
CMYK
11, 0, 2, 82
LAB
19, -2, 0
LCH
19, 2, 183
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 183
XYZ
2, 3, 3
LUV
19, -2, 0
HWB
168, 16%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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