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
2A302E
RGB
42, 48, 46
HSL
160, 7%, 18%
HSB
160, 13%, 19%
CMYK
13, 0, 4, 81
LAB
19, -3, 0
LCH
19, 3, 173
OKLCH
0.30, 0.01, 174
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
19, -3, 1
HWB
160, 16%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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