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
2B272E
RGB
43, 39, 46
HSL
274, 8%, 17%
HSB
274, 15%, 18%
CMYK
7, 15, 0, 82
LAB
16, 3, -4
LCH
16, 5, 309
OKLCH
0.28, 0.01, 311
XYZ
2, 2, 3
LUV
16, 1, -4
HWB
274, 15%, 82%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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