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
2A3526
RGB
42, 53, 38
HSL
104, 16%, 18%
HSB
104, 28%, 21%
CMYK
21, 0, 28, 79
LAB
21, -7, 8
LCH
21, 11, 133
OKLCH
0.31, 0.03, 137
XYZ
3, 3, 2
LUV
21, -5, 9
HWB
104, 15%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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