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
2A342E
RGB
42, 52, 46
HSL
144, 11%, 18%
HSB
144, 19%, 20%
CMYK
19, 0, 12, 80
LAB
21, -6, 2
LCH
21, 6, 157
OKLCH
0.31, 0.02, 159
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -4, 3
HWB
144, 16%, 80%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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