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
2B2431
RGB
43, 36, 49
HSL
272, 15%, 17%
HSB
272, 27%, 19%
CMYK
12, 27, 0, 81
LAB
15, 6, -7
LCH
15, 9, 308
OKLCH
0.27, 0.03, 309
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
15, 2, -7
HWB
272, 14%, 81%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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