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
2A3022
RGB
42, 48, 34
HSL
86, 17%, 16%
HSB
86, 29%, 19%
CMYK
13, 0, 29, 81
LAB
19, -5, 8
LCH
19, 10, 122
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 127
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -2, 8
HWB
86, 13%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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