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
2A3833
RGB
42, 56, 51
HSL
159, 14%, 19%
HSB
159, 25%, 22%
CMYK
25, 0, 9, 78
LAB
22, -7, 1
LCH
22, 7, 171
OKLCH
0.33, 0.02, 171
XYZ
3, 4, 4
LUV
22, -6, 2
HWB
159, 16%, 78%
Pantone
Black 7 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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