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
2B281D
RGB
43, 40, 29
HSL
47, 19%, 14%
HSB
47, 33%, 17%
CMYK
0, 7, 33, 83
LAB
16, 0, 8
LCH
16, 8, 92
OKLCH
0.28, 0.02, 95
XYZ
2, 2, 1
LUV
16, 2, 7
HWB
47, 11%, 83%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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