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
2B252F
RGB
43, 37, 47
HSL
276, 12%, 16%
HSB
276, 21%, 18%
CMYK
9, 21, 0, 82
LAB
16, 5, -6
LCH
16, 7, 310
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 312
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 2, -6
HWB
276, 15%, 82%
Pantone
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Harmonies
Shades & tints
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