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
2B1D1F
RGB
43, 29, 31
HSL
351, 19%, 14%
HSB
351, 33%, 17%
CMYK
0, 33, 28, 83
LAB
13, 7, 1
LCH
13, 8, 11
OKLCH
0.25, 0.02, 9
XYZ
2, 1, 1
LUV
13, 6, 0
HWB
351, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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