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
2B2113
RGB
43, 33, 19
HSL
35, 39%, 12%
HSB
35, 56%, 17%
CMYK
0, 23, 56, 83
LAB
14, 3, 11
LCH
14, 12, 74
OKLCH
0.26, 0.03, 75
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
14, 6, 8
HWB
35, 7%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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