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
2A3530
RGB
42, 53, 48
HSL
153, 12%, 19%
HSB
153, 21%, 21%
CMYK
21, 0, 9, 79
LAB
21, -6, 2
LCH
21, 6, 165
OKLCH
0.32, 0.02, 166
XYZ
3, 3, 3
LUV
21, -5, 2
HWB
153, 16%, 79%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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