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
2B1C28
RGB
43, 28, 40
HSL
312, 21%, 14%
HSB
312, 35%, 17%
CMYK
0, 35, 7, 83
LAB
13, 9, -5
LCH
13, 11, 332
OKLCH
0.25, 0.03, 334
XYZ
2, 1, 2
LUV
13, 6, -5
HWB
312, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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