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
2B1B28
RGB
43, 27, 40
HSL
311, 23%, 14%
HSB
311, 37%, 17%
CMYK
0, 37, 7, 83
LAB
12, 10, -6
LCH
12, 12, 331
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 333
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
12, 6, -6
HWB
311, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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