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
2A3222
RGB
42, 50, 34
HSL
90, 19%, 16%
HSB
90, 32%, 20%
CMYK
16, 0, 32, 80
LAB
20, -6, 9
LCH
20, 11, 125
OKLCH
0.30, 0.03, 130
XYZ
2, 3, 2
LUV
20, -3, 9
HWB
90, 13%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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