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
2A322D
RGB
42, 50, 45
HSL
143, 9%, 18%
HSB
143, 16%, 20%
CMYK
16, 0, 10, 80
LAB
20, -4, 2
LCH
20, 5, 156
OKLCH
0.31, 0.01, 158
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
20, -4, 3
HWB
143, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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