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
2B161F
RGB
43, 22, 31
HSL
334, 32%, 13%
HSB
334, 49%, 17%
CMYK
0, 49, 28, 83
LAB
11, 12, -2
LCH
11, 12, 353
OKLCH
0.23, 0.04, 353
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
11, 8, -2
HWB
334, 9%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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