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
2B231F
RGB
43, 35, 31
HSL
20, 16%, 15%
HSB
20, 28%, 17%
CMYK
0, 19, 28, 83
LAB
15, 3, 4
LCH
15, 5, 52
OKLCH
0.26, 0.01, 48
XYZ
2, 2, 2
LUV
15, 4, 3
HWB
20, 12%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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