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
2A3124
RGB
42, 49, 36
HSL
92, 15%, 17%
HSB
92, 27%, 19%
CMYK
14, 0, 27, 81
LAB
19, -5, 7
LCH
19, 9, 126
OKLCH
0.30, 0.02, 131
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
19, -3, 7
HWB
92, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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