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
2A301E
RGB
42, 48, 30
HSL
80, 23%, 15%
HSB
80, 38%, 19%
CMYK
13, 0, 37, 81
LAB
19, -6, 11
LCH
19, 12, 118
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 123
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -2, 10
HWB
80, 12%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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